A Long Journey Home

Today, Nov. 11, 2015 - Veteran's Day A tribute to all the men and women who serve our country... After the Civil War, a young Rebel soldier, some in their teens, starts his journey home....

“Ma, warm the beans,” hearing a knock on the log cabin door

Standing there, a young man, looking older than his years

Wearing a tattered Rebel uniform; hat in hand

“Any food to spare, sir? ...the road is long.”

"Come in,” indicating a spot at an old wooden table

Woman smiles and sets down a steaming cup of beans

Followed by a small square of corn bread, hot from the oven

A few dots of home-made butter melting on top

"Are you on your journey home?"

Mouth full of beans, he mumbles, "Thank you, ma'am,

It has been a long spell since I seen the I seen the ol' place

My Ma and Pa still there, the last I heard. Sister, too

Probably, has younguns of her own"

“Pa, pour him a cup of water. We will share the provisions

The Good Lord thought to provide us…

It is what I would want someone to do for own son"


Veteran’s Day Nov. 11, 2015 "Many thanks to the men and and women who serve to protect us.."

Reviews

[Inject Positivity]

A very heartfelt tribute to those selfless people... You set the poem with a story that can touch any human soul...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[Diane Lockard]

Your positive feedback is appreciated and I am happy that I could share my poem with you...

[Samuel Dickens]

This is very touching. Having grown up so poor, I'll never forget how much I appreciated the occasional compassion of strangers. The Civil War setting adds even more to the value of the moment.

[Diane Lockard]

I have been on Writers Cafe for several years and appreciate your thoughtful feedback. I enjoy checking out the excellent networking that is available. On the go a lot, right now I am in Chattanooga, TN visiting my daughter. Family is all important to me and helping each other - Ideas for stories going through my head.