At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

     Wreath laid on his tomb
       My voice cracks as
         tears stream down 

     Can I explain this to my son ~
       My tongue has almost drowned
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Elliott Avatar
June 1, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Beautiful words, Gershon. The unknown soldier known to Hashem. Shalom for all of your days.
Lawless Avatar
May 25, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Yet he is known for we all know but too soon forget the price of peace and freedom
Wolf Avatar
May 26, 2024 at 9:21 PM
A high price, indeed. One most Democrats are no longer willing to pay. Some Republicans too. We lost our edge when we 'waxed fat' in the post WW2 and Vietnam years. Pity... Here come the Prussian Russians, the Siamese Chinese, the Russlin' Muslims, and Little Rocket Man Kim. ~ At our doorstep...
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