Shots: Forth Wondering Ghost (revised)

For Virginia Tech

The chorus is out
fell here fathers
for our America

In drums and stillness of European fields
here fell our brothers
for shadow America

Behind locked doors and towers, stall the bells
And our children fall
for ghost America

proceedings in lines
ghettos in colours
forgetting of cares

Schoolroom egos
silent screams
rattling hastily

Well a south mourns
prayers forgotten
not all white is quiet and alright