Standing in the twilight
a row of men at attention
a flag draped casket reverently lifted
Standing in the sunlight
a grieving family withers
a flag draped casket reverently lowered
An everyday hero
home at last.
We are free
but at what cost?
Author notes
Prompt: Free Ride
Photo credit: http://photobucket.com/christian.jpg (Photo by Aaron Thompson)
10 lines, Free Verse
A contest entry
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very moving. Your form is wonderful, and your words are powerful. Thank you for this entry. Love, Lane
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Ken
I can remember the faces of my friends mothers as their bodies were lowerd into the grave & forever it has stayed with me. Yes at such a cost. Great and painful write my friend
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this brought a tear to my eyes i cant talk i am speechless
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oh my, well well done.
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Thank you for the comment. You never with this type of subject... Hate the war, love the warrior.
Ken
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