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Enough of These Stones

from Woodstock Generation (album) by Darrell Elmer Rodgers

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A poignant song, written from the heart, on Memorial Day. Moved by the imagery of the Arlington National Cemetery, it asks "haven't we planted enough of these stones?"

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Enough of These Stones - words and music by Darrell Elmer Rodgers

verse:
I visited Veterans Cemetery today
Just a little walk on Memorial Day
Little flags fluttered above every grave
Looked so much like a garden I just had to say, hey

chorus:
Haven't we planted enough of these stones?
They go on forever in rows and rows
Isn't it time we brought all our young people home?
Haven't we planted enough of these stones?

verse:
A tiny girl helped mama put flowers in a vase
She'll never know her daddy's embrace
An old man was crying just a flood of tears
He's been here each Sunday for a dozen years

chorus:
Haven't we planted enough of these stones?
They go on forever in rows and rows
Isn't it time we brought all our young people home?
Haven't we planted enough of these stones?

bridge:
I want to sow seeds of hope
I want to grow trees of peace
I want to hear children laugh and sing
with a joy that will not cease

verse:
I walked the veterans cemetery today
Walking through memories on Memorial day
Now I want to plant flowers all along the way
Those rows of stones sure had something to say

chorus:
Haven't we planted enough of these stones?
They go on forever in rows and rows
Isn't it time we brought all our young people home?
Haven't we planted enough of these stones?
Haven't we planted enough of these stones?
Haven't we planted enough of these stones?

Copyright 2013 Darrell Elmer Rodgers

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from Woodstock Generation (album), track released August 1, 2014
Darrell Elmer Rodgers - vocals, guitar, slide guitar, programmed drums
Rick Heyman - Bass

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Darrell Elmer Rodgers Las Cruces, New Mexico

Darrell Elmer Rodgers is a veteran singer-songwriter. He has been called the Bard of the Baby-Boomers for songs that celebrate his generation's life and times.

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