Carrie Richards Poet Free verse

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Crosses In the Night

They rise up before me, marbled stones like the stars
are embracing the evening, while they shatter the heart
Scattered fields, vast and somber, keeping silent the valiant 
who have fallen so bravely, while forsaking the cost 

Many names are forgotten, and some have been lost
New crosses still growing from the damp grass below me
I have lost count, as my eyes seek horizons
Reflecting on lives of the soldiers, unknown

Deeply I'm falling without knowing how far
Into the depths of the fields that have drawn me
Into reflection and asking the questions
That are tossed to the sky, without answers to why

My eyes can't believe all the sadness before me
I have lost count and my heart drowns in sorrow
Searching for reason, seeking answers, unknown


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 7/15/15

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Sarita Milliner September 28, 2016 at 10:50 PM Congratulations on you win!

Space Cadet September 26, 2016 at 12:43 PM Magnificent. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on the placement. W

Beautiful Scars September 25, 2016 at 7:07 PM Carrie- lovely poem..I love the last line it wraps up the whole piece beautifully. congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Joanna Daniel September 25, 2016 at 8:25 AM Excellent and deep write, Carrie:) congratulations on your lovely win:)

Poet Destroyer A September 24, 2016 at 9:41 PM Carrie, Congratulations on your well deserved win. :):):) Stop by my latest blog "Last Laugh." if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Kelly Deschler October 8, 2015 at 10:57 PM Many unanswered question come to mind when we stand in any cemetery. But, especially near a grave with no name, no reason given for their death... This is a very moving poem that stirs many emotions. The imagery really takes the reader there... Congrats on a great win, Carrie!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 8, 2015 at 1:44 AM Awesome write Carrie! Congrats on big win!

Sandra Haight October 3, 2015 at 9:55 AM Carrie, what a tribute to the fallen souls, known and unknown, who have sacrificed for us, and how much each one these crosses represent -- a life cut too short with dreams unfulfilled and a family with broken hearts. Congratulations in receiving the fine placement you deserve. Fav +7, Hugs, Sandra

Skat A October 2, 2015 at 10:47 PM Carrie, it's nice to see this one with a new placement. Congrats!!!!! LOVE **SKAT**

Kp Nunez July 29, 2015 at 11:26 AM Your poetic gift shines in this write, Carrie. I am moved by the thought therein. I have a long way to go to achieve this depth, this clarity. Congratulations! Kim

Robert Lindley July 23, 2015 at 2:19 PM Truly great poem my friend. Closing stanza is an awesome and brilliant summation! Adding this to my fav poem list here. Thanks. A7

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 15, 2015 at 11:23 PM Poetic marvel Carrie that awes my friend, gl in contest! A sure winner!

Lee Carter July 15, 2015 at 9:21 PM Some poems just leave with no words... This is one of them : ) I think "my eyes can't believe all the sadness" says it all. Beautifully sad Carrie

Laura Leiser July 15, 2015 at 7:40 PM This is a very poignant and soulful poem, Carrie. Most do not fully realize the great sacrifice these valiant soldiers have made to protect their country's freedom. A 7 ! Carrie Richards July 15, 2015 at 7:46 PM Thank you very much Laura ! I do appreciate your kind comment, and we often too easily forget how we have become fortunate enough to live in a free country