The Boston Massacre
Stuck in Boston
In hell for my sins
People that live here
It hurts like pins
Placed on King Street
And waiting for hate
It is now dusk
This should be great
Crowds have gathered
A couple of boys
Using us soldiers
As human toys
Then a sensation
Cold on my back
With little patience
We all seemed to lack
Pulled out my musket
And there was the crack
When it all cleared
The smoke that is
A stream of red blood
Like teacher with quiz
My thoughts in future
Of my king and my men
How many soldiers
Will they have to send?
For this misunderstanding
For this mistake
Has my kingdom
Begun to break
Do I hear a rumor?
Of a certain word
Sparked by a redcoat
As American walks forward
Revolution?
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