All the banners stop waving And the flags stop flying And the silence comes over Thousands of soldiers...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a sudden silence falling over soldiers as symbols of conflict cease.
- In plain terms
- Banners and flags stop as soldiers face silence.
- What can you take from it?
- Symbols stop and silence follows conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does silence mean to you?
- When did symbols stop for you?
Another view
Silence does not always mean peace.
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