Paulette Calasibetta Poet Rhyme

Distinguished Honors

Pall bearers in uniforms, tall and erect,
                         Taps resonating; eerie, their profound lament.
              
                              Freedom lay in your skilled hands,
                     Troops skirmishing in open fields; brothers, a band

                           Defend and protect was the charge that day,
                          Bloody the battle that took your life away.

                            A casket draped in red, white and blue;
                         Hands over grieving hearts, in honor of you.

                             Cannons and rifles, a ceremonial salute,
                               An act of pride and dignity resolute.




January 29, 2017

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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri January 30, 2017 at 1:13 PM A somber dirge like poem written in awesome poetic style in fine rhyme. Described in elegant wording, like your word choice here. Kudos. Pls do review my latest poem too.

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 29, 2017 at 1:54 PM An evocative, soul-stirring poem, Paulette. I agree w/Jan, vividly descriptive. A somber poem w/much emotional strength. If you get a chance, read my poem, "Double Tap." I think you would appreciate it because it would appeal to your sense of honor and duty. Love this poem though. Much love to you always. Paulette Calasibetta January 29, 2017 at 3:03 PM Hi Freddie, Thank you and I am going to read "Double Tap" right now!

Jan Allison January 29, 2017 at 12:49 PM I got a chill down my spine reading your descriptive poem Paulette - you don't need an image it is so vivid in my mind. we see these scenes on the tv for these fallen heroes - makes me so sad they die for their country and leave so many grieving for the tragic loss of their lives:-(hugs jan xx Paulette Calasibetta January 29, 2017 at 12:54 PM Hi Jan, I agree, the deep tragedy that continues to bring down our young men and women who give their lives for freedom is heart wrenching. Thanks for your always encouraging comments.