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Charles
Junior Member

since 2002-10-01

Posts 12
Hoechenschwand, Germany

0 posted 2012-07-14 03:27 PM

To the Mothers of the Fallen
by Charles L. Cingolani

It is the season of the barren trees
The gossamer that floats over the damp sod.
This is the time when Mothers dawn black dresses
Walk across the frozen turf to the gaping womb
That awaits their sons.

We stand aloof inventing their grief
To suit our souls yet untouched by the ruthless wrench,
Watching their silken veils flutter in the wind.

Do not stand, Mother.
Sit and let the tears fall in salty streams
Across your streaked wearied face,
Taste the salt of tears and wail loud
Across deaf space to the uncaring trees.

No pain greater than yours
On losing your son, to have to offer him
To unkind war, the thief that tore him
From your breast.
What collision will the loss
Of your synchronized heartbeats
Bring about?

There is no solace, no word, no comfort
To take away the gnaw of loss
You have encountered.

Near you we sit weeping,
Reaching for your hands.

.

[This message has been edited by Denise (07-19-2012 06:49 PM).]

Startime1955
Senior Member

since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

1 posted 2012-07-14 03:50 PM

Oh my gosh...I wept as I read this poem...coming from a military family I know this pain...you write it with tenderness to the mothers...thank you...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2012-07-14 07:32 PM

Fine writing on a delicate subject...James

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

3 posted 2012-07-14 07:45 PM

I agree, this is touching, Charles . . .

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

4 posted 2012-07-16 04:59 PM

Great piece, my friend.

j.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 2012-07-17 01:59 PM

There is no solace, no word, no comfort
To take away the gnaw of loss
You have encountered.

This touches my heart and leaves tears on my cheeks. Beautiful work!

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

6 posted 2012-07-19 06:50 PM

This is heartwrenching, Charles, and very well written.

Scooter
Member

since 2012-07-10

Posts 68

7 posted 2012-07-29 12:22 PM

This is very, very compassionate . . .

I was born when she kissed me,
I lived a few weeks when she loved me,
I died when she left me.

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