On a grey stone written in lichen.

We owe our lives
to those who
have fallen
before us
standing erect
in tombstone grounds.

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Well, it's hard to write a review when the poem makes me silent. It's the silent reverence of recognizing truth and agreeing with it. Well penned.

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you Linda for your words.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes we do....and someday we may stand erect in tombstone grounds...and others may feel the same about us....at least we hope we make that much difference to some.
j.

[andrew mitchell]

You never know Jacob.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes we do ... i couldn't agree more .. all those who have gone before .. known and unknown to us have carved the earth we walk and rippled the ponds we swim in ... really like the title .. i live near a small family Civil War time cemetery ..has maybe 20 stones with almost half without markings other than lichen ... small stones that are most likely children who died at or close to their births :( its a sacred place our burial places ... solemn and divine says i
E.

[andrew mitchell]

Seems so unlike America to have a civil war. Yes so much history is buried there! Thanks Gene.