Every So Often

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A brave young soldier died, killed in Afghanistan. And he'll be interred as an honored serviceman. He was placed in harm's way by those he defended. And far from family his shortened life ended. He was a patriot, a man of strong morals. He shunned recognition and garnered no laurels. He's dead; I must face that, but it's breaking my heart. My son was my hero, and I'm falling apart. His duty resulted in a father's worst fears. And though I want to cry, I won't greet him with tears. His body was sent home in a flag-draped coffin. And I go visit his grave, every so often. (Blank Verse) 5/23/2016

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/14/2018 9:58:00 PM

Wow ! Awesome poem, Emile.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/25/2016 9:41:00 AM

Emile, it's sad when our loved one's return in a coffin draped with a flag. That's not the kind of homecoming we want. I know we are thought and preached it's for our country. His/her body in harms way, the moment he/she agreed to stand up for what they believe. This is a remarkable and touching write. I'm glad to see and read your poem today. LINDA

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/25/2016 9:50:00 AM

Thank you so much LINDA, I truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts on this poem with me. Emile.

Tim Smith

Date: 5/23/2016 6:44:00 PM

Great poem Emile to many of these boys the military is the only option to escape poverty and a hostile environment. It is sad some view these wars as imperialistic. Hope your health is improving.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/24/2016 9:02:00 AM

Thanks Tim, we owe every soldier a debt of thanks, the least we can do is give them the respect they have earned with their blood. Emile.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/23/2016 6:13:00 PM

and I also hope you on feeling ok and recovering day by day! Its great to see you posting! :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/24/2016 9:00:00 AM

Thanks for your concern my friend, I'm doing a little better each day, thanks in no small way to the prayers of friends and family, like yourself. Emile.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/23/2016 6:12:00 PM

Wonderful poem Emile, contrary to the comment below, its a lie to say imperialistic, many of these soldiers are there to do good, in fact Canadian soldiers have played a huge role, in positive developments there. Its never easy, and sometimes 1 step back for 2 forward, but we must try. Great poem!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/24/2016 8:58:00 AM

Thanks Arthur, sometimes men of good conscience have to stand up for what they believe in...even if it means their death. Emile.