The Love Of Heroes (Vietnam Tribute - Old but relevant to the anniversary)

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Open Poetry #35

The Love Of Heroes (Vietnam Tribute - Old but relevant to the anniversary)

Kevo
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since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

0 posted 2005-05-01 12:21 PM

The Love Of Heroes
For our veterans of Vietnam.

The heat swelters
and the miles pass,
waiting to hear
the deathly blast.

Never a quiet moment,
a shot, a bomb,
another night of sacrifice
in a land called Vietnam.

Raise the memory
of their lost souls.
Never forget
their dreams and goals.

They fought and died
for a land they knew not.
Freedom for all
is what they sought.

Oceans of tears
have stained their wall,
sacrificing for others,
hear their call.

With the whispering wind,
it’s carried on high,
over majestic mountains
and a thundering sky.

Stop and listen.
Clear your mind.
The love of heroes
is what you’ll find.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 1989

EvocativeVerse2
Senior Member

since 2003-09-10

Posts 1279

1 posted 2005-05-01 12:34 PM

I can tell this is an older piece for you. It still has a clear and concise message...but knowing your more recent work it was a shock to see the rhymed pattern. This is a great poem too my friend. Loved it!

Abe
Senior Member

since 2003-05-28

Posts 694
Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end!

2 posted 2005-05-01 10:58 AM

Kevin. Really liked this one too. Great!

Del "Abe" Jones
Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity.

icebox
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

3 posted 2005-05-01 11:50 AM

"They fought and died
for a land they knew not."

Yup. It was a hell of a thing.

Well said.

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