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Sarkany Junior Member
since 2006-10-14
Posts 32 |
Arlington Walk among the gardens of stone Evenly spaced white rows as far as the eye can see Watch the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown Honoring the nameless heroes memory See the small flags flutter here and there Faded by years of rain and sun Hear a somber gathering murmur a solemn prayer For a fallen hero whose journey's done Walk softly by an old women Bent and scared by the unforgiving years As she pauses to remember what might have been Her sad eyes filled with unrequited tears And when you leave these hallowed acres Where the stone flowers grow Remember the fallen peace makers Who’s sacrifice bought us our tomorrow |
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rhia_5779 Senior Member
since 2006-06-09
Posts 1334California |
Loved this and the last stanza. See the small flags flutter here and there Faded by years of rain and sun Hear a somber gathering murmur a solemn prayer For a fallen hero whose journey's done THis poem is unfinished it needs more work. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful write! It sounds perfectly finished to me! Welcome to Passions! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A wonderful entrance piece! Welcome to Passions! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Welcome to Passions... Your entrance is as proud as the subject of your poem. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes, it is a somber and most humbling place... You have done well for those who have given their all for us. Welcome to Passions... |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
welcome Sarkany I can feel your heart in this poem... |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
a very solemn and lovely poem that describes it just as I remember seeing it; Welcome to the blue pages! miscellanea |
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Sarkany Junior Member
since 2006-10-14
Posts 32 |
Hi Thank you all for the wonderful comments and the warm welcome. Sarkany |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Welcome to Passions! A moving write. Please, check your email for a very Special Greeting! |
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rhia_5779 Senior Member
since 2006-06-09
Posts 1334California |
I could be wrong,it just seemed that something was missing maybe. I am probbaly wrong. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sarkany~ Welcome to the circle of poets and friends~ 'where the stone flowers grow' This is a beautiful tribute piece~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Hi, Sarkany. This is truly an emotional piece. I am a military brat, so I was raised with a lot of patriotism and love of country. I also particularly appreciate the sacrifices of all of the men and women, including my dad, who give their all--and sometimes their lives--to make this country and this world a better, safer place. This is a wonderful tribute. Thanks for writing it. John Pinky: Gee, Brain, what are we going to do tonight? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Welcome to pipTalk. This was an especially moving and patriotic 'peace' of poetry! "And when you leave these hallowed acres Where the stone flowers grow Remember the fallen peace makers Who’s sacrifice bought us our tomorrow" Eloquently expressed! Amen and God bless them all! Warm, welcoming hug, Earth Angel |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
caught up by one of many special images..."stone flowers". Welcome to Pip!!  |
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Edward Grim Senior Member
since 2005-12-18
Posts 1154Greenville, South Carolina |
Very in depth and descriptive. A fine job. Good work. Cheers - Ed Once you are truly insane, it’s all picnics with Kafka after that. See, it’s the process of going crazy that you gotta worry about. |
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fmlbarebackrider2001 Member
since 2005-11-16
Posts 138West Texas, United States |
Thank you for this poem. My grandfather is laid to rest there and this one ment alot to me. Know yourself before you try to know someone else. |
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