No Errands of Vainglory

    
     messages embedded in ornery places
         hidden behind stockades of braces

     smuggled into enemy territory
        theirs, no errands of vainglory

     hard-bitten pros, war-wise, discreet 
         MIA ~ memories of peacetime sweet
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I agree with what Joe said. Your poem gave me pause.
DiMino Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The world has changed for us. Ours will be the last generation to know freedom I have heard. And believe it.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I've heard that too...and agree.
Jones Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Nice tribute.
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