Freedoms Wagons

Misty rain fell upon those paying their respects
did not impede the cavalcade  commencing  
Fellow soldiers followed the horse drawn wagon
headed to the burial grounds of sacrifice.

A fallen soldier was laid to rest
No rainbow can alter the gray skies that cover
A burst of sun will not lessen the pain that stifles
Valor among men, honor to all.

Inscribed grave stones with bronze markers at the side
Those who rest here will never be forgotten for their service
Freed us from the foes but we lost our men who fought for us
We now fight the tears from that sacrifice.

Their bravery was exemplified, our flag still waves
Freedom rings but freedom brings back the wagon
Horse leading with empty saddle and boots in the stirrups
Onlookers respectfully honoring the flag draped casket

Where freedom rest, soldiers also lie in rest
Our nation gained victory but yet they died
They united to fight so we shall live
Freedom took our men, wagons continue to roll by
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Sands Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 12:34 PM
Another powerful one. Bless you. Thanks for sharing :)
Pederson Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 8:01 AM
thank you my friend. am getting back to my poetry again. misfortune my poems were deleted. having to start over .
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