“Forward men”
we heard the call
the plodding sound
a thousand boots
to bloodied ground fall
***
“March on”
boys cadenced
in a an old tin song
others called out
“how far how long?”
***
The days and nights
we felt their need
had barely food
no time
urged upon speed
***
we hide away
while they must fight
sabers flash
blue and grey
the colors clash
***
I hear your voice
through early day
sweet farewell plea
“mama I’m coming”
life dearly paid
***
They march on
those soldiers do
reverie’s ghosts
tho for these
the battle’s through
This poem is in Tribute on this Veteran’s Day to the boys who fought in the many wars including the war between the states. We see their ghosts in the battle field mist – still…
Photograph: “Battle Cry” L. Moon copyright 2012
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“Forward men”
thank you for remembering them moon…and a stirrign tribute to them as well…the mama i am coming line is what really got me…i appreciate all those that have served…
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A brilliant tribute !!!
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Thank you for the heartfelt tribute for our Veterans!
Thank you for your Service, Leslie!
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Reblogged this on Knight of the Heart (knightsheart) and commented:
Beautiful tribute!
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Wonderfully spun tribute, Lelsie 🙂
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It is my privilege and honor to have spekon to Andy and planned a collaborative project with him and his friends. In a very short time I came to feel a brotherly love with Andy that was rare and special. I was so excited and blessed when Andy called me to talk about my business. I knew very little about his story or life, but I knew his spirit and his energy. We became instant partners on a great project. We did not complete our project, but Andy’s impact on me was more than ordinary. I have come to know a spirit that affirms angels and trusts intuition and godly connections. A spirit of brotherly love and sharing of yourself to help others. A spirit of happiness and cooperative creativity. A spirit of being together with uplifting intentions. A loving spirit who gave respect and trust along with a most positive outlook and enthusiastic manner. A spirit of leadership and caring for family and friends. A creative spirit that will continue to bless us all the rest of our lives here on earth. A strong spirit who will not be forgotten. A spirit whose legacy is an honor to tell others of; whose legacy is an inspiration on many levels. Thank you Andy, for your especially loving and creative spirit and for all you will continue to give us as we continue on our spiritual journey.
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