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The Unknown Soldier

I stand at your grave.
I do not know your name.
I know not where you are from.
Where you fought,
nor where you died.

The horrors and pain you suffered,
were not in vain.
The death and destruction brought you pain.

I weep at your grave,
for the life you gave.
I weep for the Mother,
that gave you that life.

I kneel before your grave.
I bow my head in gratitude to you,
The Unknown Soldier.
Forever Remembered.

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  1. Date: 2/25/2013 4:29:00 PM

    G of E ' congratulations with your sweet win 'take care~SKAT

  1. Date: 2/25/2013 7:24:00 AM

    This is such a moving tribute...I love it! Congrats!

  1. Date: 2/24/2013 9:09:00 PM

    GYPSY, thank you for giving me the second chance in viewing this one for my contest...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Always & Forever ;-) LINDA

  1. Date: 2/18/2013 4:15:00 AM

    ‡ Lifting The Infant In His Hands; Saying Unto His Mother; But Sorrow Shall Pierce Your Heart Also ˜ Hello Sweet Beautiful Gypsy Queen! ˜ A Glimpse Into Your Loving As Priceless Heart Which Only Makes Another Grateful To Be Allowed This, Light ˜ Speaking Of Light, 'The Father Of Light,' Is Not A Father Of The Dead, Yet Of The Living; For All Live Unto, 'Him.' ˜ This Is A Beautiful And Touching Poem And Bless Their Souls ˜ 'Stay Beautiful Shine Bright' ˜ My. Love, Always & Forever, Rachel *

  1. Date: 1/30/2013 6:58:00 PM

    Having a veteran husband and three brothers who served in the service I thank you for this wonderful poem. Blessings

    Essence Avatar Gypsyof Essence Date: 2/9/2013 2:30:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hi Donna, thank you very much. When I wrote this poem I had taken a trip to Ottawa Canada. I visited the First Response war memorial I was walking across the square and came across 'The Unknown Soldiers' grave. The emotions that came over me were so strong I literally sunk to my knees and wept, sobbing actually.I felt so grateful to someone who I never knew would willingly give their life for my freedom and privileges I enjoy today. Thank you for your family members who still fight and stand guard to protect people like myself, they should be honored for their service