Notes About The Poem

I had a job interview in Paris, France, this week.  If I get the positiion, I'll be the Assistant Superintendant of the US World War II cemetery in the Lorraine region of France, a few miles from the German border.

Lorraine Cemetery

Near Saint Avold, France,
More than ten thousand heroes
Whisper from the soil.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Staton Avatar
April 8, 2015 at 9:55 AM
Beautifully written! I see the cemetery. I hear the whispers eminating from the soil...
Staton Avatar
April 10, 2015 at 9:54 PM
Perhaps a much greater opportunity awaits...you never know what God has planned for your life.
Halliday Avatar
April 8, 2015 at 1:35 PM
Thanks. Unfortunately, I didn't get the job I interviewed for to work there.
Newman Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 4:26 PM
Well thought out Haiku.So many others.... Regards miken
Halliday Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 4:45 PM
Thank you. I almost got a job working there.
Petersen Potter Avatar
October 31, 2014 at 12:16 PM
I hope you get that job, amazing opportunity for you. This is a very nice haiku! Enjoyed reading it. Best to you Mark! xxx D.
Halliday Avatar
October 31, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Thanks. Glad you liked it. Still waiting on the word about the job.
Meade Avatar
October 31, 2014 at 11:43 AM
It's a sounding chorus -- be strong and courageous -- loved this haiku! I hope you get the job, what a tremendous opportunity. All the best.
Halliday Avatar
October 31, 2014 at 12:15 PM
Thanks. Glad you liked it. I've been to that cemetery many times. It is overwhelming to see the number of crosses and stars of David.
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