Laying a Soldier To Rest

Sagely silent woman half smiles Man blathers on and on and on Abject grief traveled many miles Death has come to their precious son Solemn church has six empty aisles This brave soldier has long been gone Sagely silent woman half smiles Man blathers on and on and on Dressed up child looks at dull gray tiles Wishing she could blink and be gone Outside window a gentle fawn A teen's cell phone now butt dials Sagely silent woman half smiles