no way forward

 we find that choices now have all turned hard

but may not leave this hot and bloody field

there's no way forward and return is barred

 

all faces that were fresh are old and marred

but minds are focused and all hearts are steeled

we find that choices now have all turned hard

 

yet cannot give the past our fond regard

for what was warm and free is now congealed

there's no way forward and return is barred

 

to those who are obliged to stand on guard

awaiting a strong word to be revealed

we find that choices now have all turned hard

 

our praises won't be sung by any bard

at least our fate will not be long concealed

there's no way forward and return is barred

 

no option then but play the final card

take up our stand and show we will not yield

we find that choices now have all turned hard

there's no way forward and return is barred