The War Dead

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For infinity the bright white crosses, In the tidy rows lay in peace the dead; So unlike the bloody wartime horrors, The unknown are full of the unsaid. The army boy, Mom's pride and joy; Air Force and Navy, Sad deaths untimely. Sad, the crosses reflected in my eyes. ______________________________ July 14, 2015 Verse For the contest, Crosses In Your Eyes Honorable Mention

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Kp Nunez

Date: 7/30/2015 4:33:00 AM

Powerful piece. You captured the essence of what the crosses represent, Broken. congrats for this wonderful piece. Kim

Funom Makama

Date: 7/22/2015 11:52:00 AM

this is an awesome piece. Its nice visiting your pages once again. Definitely a 7!

James Inman

Date: 7/17/2015 9:06:00 AM

My brother is retired USAF and your poem reminds me of the changes I've seen in him over his years of service, both pleasant and sad. Lovely poem that revisits for me, who chose a different path, my complex feelings of guilt.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/16/2015 9:25:00 PM

View to see, too many gone because of war. 7 Hugs Eve

Thomas Martin

Date: 7/16/2015 3:12:00 PM

Hi Constance, have not been around due to computer problems!This is a fitting tribute to the war dead! AS I think you know, am a great admirer of Canada, its people, its magnificent wilderness views and its proud people!

Mama Bear

Date: 7/16/2015 3:02:00 PM

We at least try to remember our fallen heros. So many have died to keep us free and we need to recognize their valour. Well done. Hugs Edith

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/14/2015 4:10:00 PM

oh my this must be a new contest. I'll have to check it out when I am not in such a hurry. Gotta get out of this room PRONTO!