Charles Henderson Poet Rhyme

The Angel's Tribute

I fold my wings and sit and pray,
above hallowed ground.
His body beneath in earthly form,
his soul heaven bound.
Yes, to heaven, to be crowned
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As all his comrades in arms came
in answer to trumpet sound.
I’m glad to fly when I go my way,
Not walk on hallowed ground,
I will not walk on hallowed ground

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To Junie, my uncle, just barely older than me. 
29 October 1952 Korea
A bomb fell directly into his foxhole. 
This poem lost for almost
I don't know- - - years!! 
Just popped up on my computer. 
Strange??? Goose Bumps all over!!

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