L Milton Hankins Poet Triolet

On Visiting Arlington Cemetery

Row upon row of white crosses speak
Silently of the insane frivolity of war.
Arlington is the stark reminder I seek
Row upon row of white crosses speak
Solemnly of soldiers lives at their peak,
Their courageous voices heard no more
Row upon row of white crosses speak
Silently of the insane frivolity of war.

written July 15, 2021

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Christuraj Alex July 21, 2021 at 5:47 AM A beautiful triolet with a wonderful theme. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins July 21, 2021 at 7:58 AM Thank you so much, Christuraj, for your thoughts on my poem.

Caren Krutsinger July 16, 2021 at 7:19 AM "Silently of the insane frivolity of war." I cannot imagine a better line; I agree wholeheartedly! I drove past Arlington once or rather rode past in a cab, and a silent awe took over my heart. L Milton Hankins July 16, 2021 at 8:27 AM I have been there several times. I am especially moved by the ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A visit to Arlington has long-lingering effects.

Gershon Wolf July 15, 2021 at 6:24 PM Well, I'm not a peacenik or anything -- there are times when we have to defend ourselves -- but those rows of crosses sure do make a powerful statement for the futility of it all. Thanks, Milt. L Milton Hankins July 15, 2021 at 7:14 PM I would agree with you wholeheartedly, Gershon, but you can't visit Arlington and walk among the rows of crosses without feeling some of the things I expressed in my poem. Thanks so much for your thoughts.