Sunken Tears

He stood bravely before me 
                           with a medal of honor in his right hand
                        and a bandage of agony around his left knee
                           It seemed like he had struggled to stand,
                             his crutches lay useless on the ground
                                 I found it hard to understand why,
                                 a soldier in pain didn't even frown
                                      With a voice firm but dry
                                 his words shook me like thunder
                                "You're now the man of this house"
                                 he uttered like a worn-out hunter
                            quivering up my legs like a terrified mouse
                                 Drowning my mind through cold ears
                        he passed his sincere respect and sunken tears

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/9/2012 8:22:00 AM

I am not a pro on any form of poetry but...I know when I read a poem if I have enjoyed it. Now I have read yours and I have indeed enjoyed it Moi. I wish you a wonderful weekend and hope you find much inspiration to continue with your writing endeavors. Love, Carol

Moi Kaira
Date: 11/9/2012 9:10:00 AM

Thanks Carol, a very blessed weekend to you too... Moi