The flames of youth are dying embers now, the causes that inflamed our passions burnt out leaving nothing but the taste of ashes, the flavour of victory and defeat alike. No more do we build our self esteem on the causes of the benighted few, no more close our minds and ears to keep safe our illusions. For all has fallen by the wayside and naught but our aging comrades in arms understand the costs we paid..... -- Fading