Reflections of the Past, Visions of the Future
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Reflections of the Past, Visions of the Future contest
Daniel Rogers
Reflections of the Past, Visions of the Future
You have paid the ultimate price,
And I, made the greatest sacrifice.
When the time came
You answered the call
And gave your all.
My son, what remains of you
Lies in this casket in dress blues.
I hope the cause was just and true,
So, I, will not your death rue.
I know that you were brave
And other’s lives did save.
I know most will forget your name
But I can’t find it in my heart to blame
For they may be standing here like me
Knowing what it takes to be free.
As I look at you lying in state
I wonder what the future holds
For more families that will be
Forced to look into the coffins
Of their children.
I ask myself, will humans
Ever learn to control
Their war like impulses
Or will we continue on
Until there is no one
To stare into a coffin.
Copyright © Oliver Mckeithan | Year Posted 2025
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