They stood and watched as rivers rose
and bridges swept away ,
they chased after someone else’s dreams
leaving their own to rust and decay ;
They swapped their inheritance
for a handful of promises
that were all lies and jest ,
still men listen to what they
want to hear and disregard the rest ;
Others protested their innocence
as they were taken away in chains ,
no fanfare,no glory,no honour
they got nothing in return for their pains .