War Without and End

from What the River Gave the Boat by Mark Berube

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I left my family to go and join the war told my 6 year old daughter it was her I was fighting for packed up my bags with a picture of her they call me a sergeant when I'm sober this is the war without an end

I took my dreams to the frontline met my comrades and drank some wine I led the charge into the smoke with the taste of glory in my throat this is the war without an end

this is the war without an end

now we've captured some enemy ground the price is clear once the dust settles down we gather our heroes and give them a cross with god on our side we accept the loss this is the war without an end

I take a breath as I hear of the ceasefire my boots have holes and my faith is tired I can't remember why I'm here and his paper fence won't make this disappear this is the war without an end

this is the war without an end

My 6 year old daughter asks me where I've been questions like these leave me empty I kiss her cheek and turn away as I hear the ghosts inside me say this is the war without an end

this is the war without an end

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from What the River Gave the Boat, released August 7, 2008

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Montreal based singer/songwriter. Band includes Kristina Koropecki (Cello/Autoharp/Voice)

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