Larry Bradfield Poet Jueju

The Gift

Cold stone marks the dead man's grave
Words say he was young and brave
Killed in war laid here to rest
Tears fall for the gift he gave


3-21-20
Contest: Let The Pens Flo - Jueju
Sponsor: Jenish Somadas

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Janice Canerdy April 4, 2020 at 9:11 AM I REALLY like this moving piece, Larry. Janice Larry Bradfield April 4, 2020 at 9:55 PM Thanks, Janice!

Jc Hawkens April 4, 2020 at 5:52 AM May we not forget those that gave their lives: a beautifully written poem and a wonderful tribute. Congratulations on your win, my friend. JC Hawkens Larry Bradfield April 4, 2020 at 9:55 PM Thank you,JC

Andrea Dietrich April 2, 2020 at 4:37 PM So poignant. What a GREAT poem you wrote for this form! Congratulations. Larry Bradfield April 4, 2020 at 9:55 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Jenish Somadas April 2, 2020 at 11:21 AM Wounds of war still weeping..Congrats on your wonderful win Larry.. Larry Bradfield April 5, 2020 at 11:46 PM Thank you, Jenish

Line Gauthier March 21, 2020 at 7:54 PM A touching poem, Larry. Larry Bradfield March 21, 2020 at 8:49 PM Thank you, Line!