The Forever Trail

They roam miles over hillsides
stride aimlessly cross open plains
and grassy fields
unseen and silent to all cept' those
who see with more
then their eyes,
hear with more 
then their ears,
and believe with more
then their hearts and minds.
Twilight,a gray blue haze,settles in
quiet, no sound(s) heard
but those of time almost forgotten
souls lost, blanketed by death
foot-steps hushed by time
travel now in ghostly silence
their destiny, to travel the forever trail.
Physical lives long shed in defense
of the very ground they are now one with
their cries must be heard! always honored
never to be forgotten
lest their lives were sacrificed for naught.

Melody A. Coster
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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June 12, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Our lives are a forever trail as such, who wants to live forever, ME - the learning would be incredible>James
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November 19, 2008 at 5:40 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Very haunting and thought evoking with universal message. Sensational writing, Melody. Lainie
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November 17, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Nice imagery in this poem. Love the ending message. Congratulations on having it featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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November 17, 2008 at 9:26 AM
Congrats Melody on "The Forever Trail" being featured. Vince
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November 17, 2008 at 6:26 AM
Well deserved to be featured this week. A strong poem about strong people who should be remembered!~ Carrie
Jordan Avatar
August 30, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Melody - This poem is very well written with a great story line and fantastic ending - God bless
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