There are times when words and phrases
become ordinary in their overuse
to say something is extraordinary is
often times ill used
so easily dismissed,
Then there is a story
a tale heard here and there
of such amazing consequence
it hangs upon the air
The tale it makes you
catch your breath
and sigh with unshed tears
such is the tale I happened on
a tale of bygone years
In times of trial and tragedy
the world had lost it's way
there was a brave and valiant youth
who would not shy away
she could not hide away
She took a stand that cost her life
A stand against the hate
with dignity beyond her years
she fought a righteous fight
and death would be her fate
She must have been an old soul
to bear it with such poise
And in another world I weep
for the courage of Sophie's choice
the courage of Sophie's voice
So hear me now recall the tale
Of sacrifice so true
As given by one Sophie Scholl
Who died at twenty two
For those she never knew
