A White Cross Over a Granite Gravestone
Walking among a thousand graves
you will notice a white cross
over a granite gravestone;
he was the youngest soldier
to be buried and ended up alone;
but in someone's heart, he still lives!
A white cross is a symbol of faith
that stands out from all the others,
the true devotion of a soldier is the blood that flows
through the veins of whom has indisputable worth!
Searching a thousand names,
some new, some old:
they all met the same fate
and they were told
that life was a temporary stay
filled with feelings of tender love and bitter hate!
Whoever was bold gained glory through pain,
but whoever did not seek it, died in vain!
All are sleeping under the shade of the stately pines!
A white cross over a granite gravestone
can't spread a huge shadow to protect it from the scorching sun;
I'm kneeling down with crossed fingers and relive
the images not erased by time and memory and I can
feel a serenity that only profound silence can give!
Praised be their courage, honor them with an appreciative tone!
A white cross over a granite gravestone
is a reminder that death is more painful for the ones who grieve!
Copyright © Andrew Crisci | Year Posted 2021
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