Memorial Day

Dying young

Memorial Day

I feel the rain feeding my soul
Tears of 100,000 men soaking the soil
A flag turns inward
A salute and a cry
Oh God why do men die?
Young
Still trying their foolishness on the world
From small steps to large steps
Paving their way in the world
Then a last breath
The closing of eyes
Have you not heard
Men die before their time?

Reviews

[Alfred Kukitz]

I sent it to all my vet buddies who served. I thank them every year for their service. Thanks Jacob!

Regards,
Al

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is beautiful, Al...what a stirring tribute, ending with a really good question...one that once answered, maybe we can stop this bloodshed and loss of life for once and for all.

[Alfred Kukitz]

Thanks Ladies..............Thank you much!

regards,

al

[Kelly Scheppers]

...so many, so so many died before their time...however do we thank them for their sacrifice?

staggering words here, Alfred...

[Matching Socks]

Heartfelt, moving and honest.
I really wish it wasn't so...
Lovely words that move the heart, Al.

[Alfred Kukitz]

FT

I always feel a grace about you, like the spirit of the holy, who looks upon my words in a sacredness of honesty.

Regards,
Al

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Just writing what i feel, Al... and this one really spoke to me... - FT

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Yes, Al, why do they die so young? You empty your heart-felt thoughts in this one, my friend; that cry into the world for those whose lives were cut short... well done!

[Alfred Kukitz]

Moonskittles!

Thank you sweetheart. I do aim to please especially when I mention the military. Thank you again!

Regards,
Al

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What a beautiful spirit you have my dear friend. This is a most heartfelt write I have read about memorial day. I can feel their rain getting soaked up in the name of freedom.. wow!