Echoes In the Stone

ECHOES IN THE STONE

No one can turn back the hands of time
Reliving the war,  TEXAS her independence
The tombs so deep, where real hero's fought and fell
A place so precious, sacred in every hold
A timeless journey, with no stop to heal
To find your eyes upon this treasure's glaze
Hearing stories not found in fairy-tale books
Finding GRACE in this AMAZING place
The legendary ALAMO, over freedom, a ghost town
Walking by the thousands, beyond this land
Outnumbered 
Echoes in the stones
A painful event, UN erased

Defenders of the ALAMO gathered to unite
With their life's they put up an honorable fight
Heroes who embraced a defeat in March 1836
A battle deeply wounded overnight
Bravery in their hearts
No time to be scared.
Where the wind now blows,
Echoes in our souls.

With one touch, embrace the south wall
Hearing whispers, sad echoes-I call
Chills traveled down my spine
Standing among all heroes who are still buried, 
In their home at the ALAMO
Echo's in the stone
Proud of the ALAMO.

Echoes in the stone 
Where a hero still stands tall
Heroes even beyond their last breath, 
Death being their only bail
Heroically fighting with their own will and liberty
In hopes, that justice would prevail
The ALAMO rebuilt, standing strong
Full of life, in the center of San Antone'

The voices, the scream, 
Piercing the stone
Fighting till their death
"Remember the Alamo!"
The echoes in the stone, a hero's home
Locked inside each stone of eyes
Heroes who died,
Cried their last words
"VIVA THE ALAMO!"

   SKAT
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dennhardt Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 10:27 AM
SKAT, I love this poem! I am an author and would like to use an excerpt from Echoes in Stone for the epigraph in my latest novel. I wanted to ask you first. Would you mind? Clrealyst
Lindley Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 8:08 AM
This write is so powerful and rates as a classic in my mind! I am in awe of the authoress and the talent that birthed this gem! Words now seem to fail me!!!!
Lindley Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 8:09 AM
Into my fav it goes.....
Davis Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 10:10 PM
SKAT This is a powerfully emotional write that is a heart tugging story that poured out of your heart and soul onto the page. Thanks for the great comment on my Daddy's Little Girl poem
Gasun Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 2:06 AM
Hi, my dearest sis & friend Skat! This is an excellent & exceptional write. Sorry, if "ve missed to read it in the past but so glad I found it now. I loved it so much and so enjoyed. To my fave. My hearty congratulations on your great win! Biggest hugs! Tysm for sharing & again for everything esp. for visiting me & my work on my poetry page. I'll b back to read more. Have a happy Valentines Day to u & ur family! I love u all! always & 4evr, Leonora
Phookan Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 7:47 AM
SKAT, you write beautiful and you express such strength in your writing which is so admirable. I liked PD's work too, that has this similar quality.. Congrats dear on your great win and thank you so much for visiting my poems! hugs..
A  Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 4:04 PM
Gautami, the reason you sense a similarity, it's because this is not one of mine. If you know my sis she has certain poems she will not post on the poet destroyer account. And this is one of them. Maybe this is what she calls a reject or a flop. LMFAO:) I will not take credit for anything I did not write. Again, thank you. I've been passing, Linda, all the congratulations. :) SKAT
Dua Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 7:06 AM
Congrats on the win ! Lots of love , Saanvi :))
Oyewole Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 5:44 AM
Bravo, Skat on your winning poem!!
Kayode Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 3:27 AM
Congrats on win with this super work Skat.
Hamilton Avatar
February 12, 2014 at 3:38 PM
love this Skat congrats on win hugs
Heckman Avatar
February 12, 2014 at 11:45 AM
Really enjoyed reading this very moving poem
Maverick Avatar
February 12, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations dear Skat on this winning entry in the contest, Joe..'
Mehta Avatar
February 12, 2014 at 9:02 AM
Enjoyed the poem and congrats on the win, skat
May Avatar
February 12, 2014 at 8:47 AM
Congrats on a great win Skat
Andresen Avatar
February 12, 2014 at 3:06 AM
- Another contest sponsored by: Giorgio V. - "Impress me IV" - CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WINNING POEM,SKAT - ENJOYABLE TO READ YOURS AND A PLEASURE TO PARTICIPATE :))) - Anne-Lise :)
A  Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 4:05 PM
Thank you Anne, I will give Linda the love, this is a poem she wrote 4 years ago. LMFAO. i could not and would not write about the Alamo
A   Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 12:23 AM
yes! :-)
A  Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 4:07 PM
This YES! Means, By; PD not SKAT.. This is one of her flops.
Harris Avatar
April 14, 2010 at 3:32 PM
Good poem !
Castaneda Avatar
April 9, 2010 at 9:11 PM
ok u got me here lol!!! i never liked history in school, but u sure made it intresting here... loving it, belinda ( u caught me lol w/ the aka) im always on fb & my space but u have been on my mind so i come on here & HELLO theres alotta drama... but u sure do know how 2 handle that... lol!!! ;0
A   Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 11:51 AM
You should have been my history teacher. I could learn more off of a poem than a book. How cool is that.
Trevino Avatar
March 24, 2010 at 6:09 PM
oooppps.. read this one already... but it's a good write i didn't even mind... enjoyed mom
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 2:33 AM
I felt it when I stood there, too. And reading your poem has brought the chills back. Very nice poetry. Smiles, Dane Ann
Tugaff Avatar
March 16, 2010 at 5:28 AM
I enjoyed reading this nice historcal poem. Thank you for sharing. Ernilando
Foster Avatar
March 13, 2010 at 2:17 PM
You've told the story well my friend the imagery held me captivated from begininning to end. I thank you for sharing the read and for your lovely comments on my poetry :-) Many Blessings, Always, Adell
Parrish-Spence Avatar
March 13, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Such a historical poem. I can hear the voices and see the riders. Well done.
Sweetheart Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 9:10 PM
New blog posted Irma... how about checking it out? luv.. Linda-Marie..
Beam Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 7:41 AM
thanks for comment not to be orwellian whatever happens don't panic it well come out in the end time that is
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