Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Stifling a Cry

Sorry, the soldier said, stifling a cry

   ~ as a tear-shaped bullet fell from his eye




        Remember those brave soldiers who
        have fallen in the defense of freedom

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M. L. Kiser May 30, 2022 at 3:08 PM Powerful brevity.

Bill Baker May 29, 2022 at 7:47 PM I will. Thanks for your acknowledgement of those that gave their all for our freedoms. Have a respectful Memorial Day! Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler May 29, 2022 at 5:03 PM A touching Memorial Day message, Gershon. We remember and honor our heroes. Evelyn

Sotto Poet May 29, 2022 at 12:47 PM I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day, Gershon. This is a well-written piece. Constant awareness is indeed the price that must be paid for freedom.

L Milton Hankins May 29, 2022 at 12:19 PM A wonderful message for Memorial Day, gw. Yes, we must.

Robert Gorelick May 29, 2022 at 11:54 AM The cost of freedom is eternal vigilance. Happy Memorial Day, good write. Robert

Tom Cunningham May 29, 2022 at 10:57 AM Well said Gershon, we should never forget the great sacrifice men and women have made to protect our freedom Tom