Open Poetry #47 |
salute of 21 |
steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
the flags were draped over the coffins of tears while solemn white symbols representing the hope of faith awaited the finality of destiny somber sentiments leaked from tender hearts while warm spring breezes saluted heroes fallen for love of country appointed guardians of freedom the day will soon be over for family and friends alike while soldier-souls meet their Master tissues wiping away the tears of their fate but never their memories |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Wonderful tribute. ~ Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock ~ |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
thank you Jerry...I come from a family that is well represented in the services. My regret (and my mother's joy) was that I was turned down for service when it was my turn to serve. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Though of course I think like your Mother, I understand your feelings and you have written a very touching tribute. I especially liked: somber sentiments leaked from tender hearts while warm spring breezes saluted heroes fallen for love ... Love and peace, Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wonderful tribute, my friend - especially touched by "soldier-souls meet their Master tissues wiping away the tears . . . " Awesome line. j. |
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Brian James Member
since 2005-06-26
Posts 147Winnipeg |
Very condensed, powerful poetry. Reads almost like an epitaph. Fitting and respectful. You chose your images well and they do work. The last part is especially powerful. Thank you for sharing this with us, I'm glad I got to read it. Brian "To me, the thing that art does for life is to clean it, to strip it to form." |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A fitting tribute to our fallen heros, Steaven. Ida |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Margherita, thank you. I appreciate your comments. Not only do you think like my mother, I think you would have liked her as well. Thank you especially for commenting on that part. jwesley, thank you for that 'awesome' comment Brian, wow! ...such a powerful comment...it is greatly appreciated Ida, thank you. It is a special thing to give honor to those who have given what some could not give. They are indeed 'heroes.' |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Steaven, you will be remembered. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
May Steaven's memory live on equally as long. So long sir and Godspeed. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"soldier-souls meet their Master tissues wiping away the tears of their fate" This is beautiful in word and in spirit. Blessings. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
vibrant and beautiful tribute, thanks yann |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Some poems will touch my heart forever. Missing you, Steaven. A |
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