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The Price of Death

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Marble crosses of faith
                                    A solemn reminder 
                           Of those who shared one goal
                               Freedoms fight for glory 
                               Grief of nations, their toll

                                 Marble crosses of faith
                                Buried soldiers, lay deep
                                Surrendering to death
                                 To honor their belief
                          Fighting with their last breath

                               Marble crosses of faith
                         In depths deep with promise
                       Known and unknown they sleep
                               A duty, not in vain
                       A pledge they fought to keep

                             Marble crosses of faith
                             Reeling above the sea
                          A humble place of peace
               Where headstones mark their graves
                          The price of war to cease





Date: April 6, 2022
For: Form - M- Monchielle - Poetry Soup Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
Theme: Death
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Placed 3rd in contest

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Constance La France

Date: 4/17/2022 3:58:00 PM

Paulette, congratulations on your win in my Monchielle contest with your emotional poem ~ Constance

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/18/2022 7:35:00 AM

Constance thank you for the placement. :)Paulette

Len Gasun

Date: 4/16/2022 11:25:00 PM

A beautifully sad poem written in a very lovely form. Congratulations on your win and this brilliant/superb write my dear friend! Thank you so much for sharing! A Blessed Easter to you and your family! Hugs

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/18/2022 7:36:00 AM

Thank you Len, an emotional site~I cried for three days after being in Normandy~ :)Paulette

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/16/2022 4:32:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. Sara

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/18/2022 7:36:00 AM

Thank you Sara. :)Paulette

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/15/2022 11:37:00 AM

Paulette, CONGRATS on your well-deserved win with this moving, descriptive poem. Janice

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/15/2022 12:09:00 PM

Thank you Janice~Happy Easter! :)Paulette

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/15/2022 10:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A "Beautiful" yet sad write/picture. Have a Great/Blessed Day and Blessed Easter..............

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/15/2022 12:09:00 PM

Thank you Paula~You also have a Blessed Easter! :)Paulette

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/14/2022 8:52:00 PM

"Marble crosses of faith" - Beautiful thoughts on death. Congratulations!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/15/2022 7:20:00 AM

Thank you Christuraj~ After visiting Normandy France the emotion I felt is something I will carry with me the rest of my life. Blessings, Paulette

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/14/2022 12:00:00 PM

Congratulations on a very well-deserved win dear, Paulette. Blessings

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/15/2022 7:18:00 AM

Thank you ~ an indelible memory I continue carry within me after visiting Normandy France. Happy Easter, my friend. Blessings, Paulette

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/8/2022 1:09:00 PM

When you see it you recognize this feeling " Marble crosses of faith In depths deep with promise Known and unknown they sleep A duty, not in vain A pledge they fought to keep"

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/9/2022 6:09:00 AM

A very impressionable site. The memory of this site will remain with me until I die. Thanks for stopping by. :)Paulette

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/8/2022 7:01:00 AM

If only war would cease Paulette! Sad and beautiful is your poem, well done xxoo

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/8/2022 7:39:00 AM

Thanks Mike~indeed sad, I was in Normandy and the impression it left upon me is indelible. :)Paulette

Judy Ball

Date: 4/7/2022 3:15:00 PM

PS This would be a great re-post for July 4th JB

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/7/2022 5:16:00 PM

Yes, Judy this would make a good July 4th post. I will remember to re-post. Thanks, :)Paulette

Judy Ball

Date: 4/7/2022 3:14:00 PM

A fine tribute to those who fought and died for something we take for granted. We should remember the price they paid for our freedom. God Bless, JB

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/7/2022 5:15:00 PM

Thank you Judy~Always Remember! Thanks for stopping by. :)Paulette

Debra L Brown

Date: 4/7/2022 1:34:00 PM

Paulette, a well-penned tribute to those who gave their lives for their country. I liked the last verse. Blessings ~ Debra

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/7/2022 2:55:00 PM

Thank you Debra. I visited Normandy a few years ago and it has left an indelible impression on me, especially now as the world is at odds. Blessings,Paulette