Now And Forever

Where there is a brave man, in the thickest of the fight, there is the post of honor. - Thoreau

far off in the distance

marking time

standing the test of ages

gallant song of the wailing skirl carried on the backs of eagles

merged trickle of tears and blood

cold, unwavering granite

single roses set at the feet where principled life meets aloof ground

fossilized bones whispering unrelenting tales

now and forever

through a raised, rusted, porticullus

candles burn, etching names in stained glass and annals of history

rest in peace brave souls

eternity is yours

Author's Note

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

An honoring poem from an honorable poet; you keep their memories alive in the annals of history.
May you live long to tell of their marked sacrifice.

[Pete]

indeed. freedom is so dear and its cost immeasurable. thank you for sharing thoughts.

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well articulated. You are welcome sir Pete.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Very cool, like a Viking song or a Highland Scot reminiscent of Brave-Heart, a warrior tune that rallies to battle, to honor, to freedom! I love it.

[Pete]

thanks fgf. we can never repay such a debt as lives given for our freedom.

[Poetic Beauty]

Flower left as a memorial to those who have died and now have final peace. A solemn thought but to those who knew them intimately and well; can bring a humble or fond memory

[Pete]

yes indeed pb. nothing nobler than sacrificing one's life for a cause.