Last One Standing
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This poem was written to help those who read it Reflect and most importantly to Remember all those fallen since 1914. I hope it makes people think about the importance of Remembrance Day and Armistice Day.
Last One Standing
The man stood looking
Staring over the hill,
Watching, waiting,
Just standing there for what?
Only he knew.
He seemed to be
There always,
The field
No longer the same,
Since changed
In the years gone by.
But still he remained
Looking, watching,
Then slowly
He moved forward,
Being careful
Where he trod.
A few more paces
Then stood still
Once more,
Saying a few words
And laying a wreath,
For the friend long lost,
On the field
Where the battle took place.
Now he stands alone
The last of his friends.
Slowly he turns as he fades off
Into the distance,
The very last one
Now gone.
Copyright © Gail Underwood | Year Posted 2015
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