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Tried to post this last night but the site was down for maintenance...never too late to reflect and give thanks...

To all who shall see these presents, greetings…

 

Thanks to you, the readers, for taking the time to read through these offerings and reflecting on the selfless sacrifices of my brothers and sisters-in-arms.

 

A tribute to my fallen bro... Read More

Worn Thin
For our beloved heroes of World War II

Reverent friend worn thin
in timed procession of life,
fragile smile christens
weathered lips and worn jaw.

Callused hands hold on tightly
to the second hand of obstinance,
Trying to slow the fervent tick
of that unruly clock.

The atlas has been found
in the palm of your hand.
The map of successes and failures
is well drawn here.

You have seen more
than one should of the latter.... Read More

Heroes Have Eyes
For my fallen brothers and sisters-in-arms.

Can you not understand this blasphemy
where the ribbon of life is severed clean?

Beyond depths,
lost in the cauldron,
are the hearts of heroes
lost forever.

These men have eyes
that pierce the night,
leering at those
who spit upon their graves,

With furled brow,
and lamenting heart,
they find their home
beyond your comprehension.

You have been found
in con... Read More

Forget Me Not

 

Settle in this evening fair,

for not contrite this humble

gift donned of sweet liberty

by purposed men baptized in

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Remember When?

 

Sunlight warmed a weathered cheek today,

dancing upon the heartstrings of

this troubled patriot soul.

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