William Kelii Kekaula Poet Free verse

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The Fifth of July

*Image of Sun by A Shared Soul.

The Fifth of July
(Pondering A Newness)

A gold sovereign wakes, dimly rises
afar, a relic of sorts once revered the
world round, except occasions when 
a quondam ebbs loyalty, ergo, limbo.

Exchanging trenches, a vanguard of
patriots images shrugging dust off
their palls trudging a field of honor,
swapping expressions, ubiquitously.

The vestiges of DC prolix amidst ere
night euphoria, wane. Atonements
for our liberties are owed. A grateful
nation solemnizes.

2021 August 29
*1st Place*
A BRIAN STRAND 1092
~~Brian Strand: Judged 2022 March 20

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Connie Marcum Wong March 21, 2022 at 11:20 AM A heart felt tribute William. Congratulations on your first place win. Blessings xxoo William Kelii Kekaula March 21, 2022 at 12:44 PM Busy that I am, ne'er too busy from you, Connie, or good heartiness my friend, Aloha~William

Christuraj Alex March 20, 2022 at 5:00 AM Great pondering. Beautifully written. Congratulations! William Kelii Kekaula March 20, 2022 at 11:35 AM Thank you, Christuraj, for your unceasing support and your shared thoughts my friend, Aloha~William

Michelle Faulkner September 1, 2021 at 2:57 PM Very moving imagery of solemn memory and devotion, I come from a military family so this strikes something within me~ William Kelii Kekaula September 1, 2021 at 9:46 PM My brother (oldest in the fam) fell in Nam when I was young, and I attest that my writ differs by time, albeit, I declare steads the souls of those who fell in the line of duty unfailingly, and I think my hard-nosed brother would agree, he's by mom~missing 'em. Heartfelt appreciation shared, Michelle, Aloha!.