Old Soldiers

OLD   SOLDIERS



The dead have vast monuments begotten in stone
The living  have last moments forgotten, alone


The sound of marching fades in ceremonies
Replaced by new young legs for new cemeteries
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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October 20, 2014 at 8:05 PM
A very profound write Sidney.....well penned...It seems we are in perpetual wars
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