Aditi Mishra Poet Tail-rhyme

A Veteran's Journey

A bag full of medals and honors by his side,
he holds it cuddled to his uniform with pride-
legacy of those years.

Amnesia plays with his fading identity,
he wants an abode of lasting serenity-
struggling against his fears.

Ghosts of valiant shadows emerging from war drums,
his trembling nights still echo haunting gloomy strums-
deep scars of blazing spears.

Wars have destroyed his paradise in insane sparks,
he finds a tranquil home to remove raging marks-
hopes dance behind his tears.

Blissful mellows wrap his sizzling pain in starlight,
an old age home welcomes a lost glorious knight-
veteran with new peers.

August 1, 2020

Tail Rhyme Stanza Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Emile Pinet

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

John Watt August 9, 2020 at 10:50 AM Beautiful tribute to a veteran who served valiantly and suffered greatly for his country. Your military background adds a real authenticity to the depiction of the life of a soldier. Told with great compassion, my friend; a winner in my eyes ~ John

Caren Krutsinger August 5, 2020 at 9:25 PM There is a lot of optimism in this write. Nicely done!

Carolyn Devonshire August 4, 2020 at 10:18 AM How sad that this veteran ended up in a home after risking his life for his country. Your poem is very moving and surely a favorite for me. We can't do enough to show our gratitude to veterans. Hugs, Carolyn

Ann Gilmour August 2, 2020 at 4:48 PM Wow this is such a powerful write Aditi and a wonderful tribute to so many brave souls. Your words really stirred my heart... Good luck in the contest, though I feel sure this will be up with the winners for sure, my sweet friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich August 2, 2020 at 2:34 PM this is so precious, Aditi. I bet it will place in the contest and place high!

Kim Rodrigues August 2, 2020 at 5:11 AM Being a veteran this especially touches my heart. I did not do wartime. How awful the visuals of dying men and on both sides. Being with those who have likewise experienced what they have along with faith in God and hope helps bring peace. Thanks for this wonderful share, dear one!

Line Gauthier August 2, 2020 at 4:51 AM Awesome subject and superbly crafted tribute, Aditi. Congrats on may great lines. I particularly found "an old age home welcomes a lost glorious knight-" touching ~

Regina Mcintosh August 1, 2020 at 7:57 AM Such a gem! I enjoyed this and think many will. should be a winner. Bless you with love and prayers