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Open Poetry #32

Authors of the Free World

Kevo
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since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

0 posted 2004-06-20 06:18 PM

Authors of the Free World

I look upon your weighted back
falling with gravity's cruel hand
and ladened by the woes
of this compromised world past.

Shoulders longing for release
crushed under the fascist boot
of long ago.

Knees weakened in prayer,
kneeling in want of sound resolve
and tempered tranquility.

How many years
have your knees worn into
this unforgiving floor?

Your relentless pursuit
for penance of heart
has left you callused
without understanding
it is our own hearts
in need of penance from you.

You have found me steady
my ageless friend.
Ready, at your bidding,
to carry your load home
to the staid hearts of free men.

Spurring these days forward
that they may, in time,
Break their bread with you
At the Hero's table,
burying innocence yet again
so that others may not.

You were young,
You were vibrant,
You were fearless
And you were courageous
Authors of the Free World.

Regardless of age,
Regardless of scars,
I will remember you
…and so will my sons.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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1 posted 2004-06-21 04:32 AM

very touching Kevin

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