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Tissue's Tears

She'd waited so long Her love remained strong Her man sent overseas She stateside, ill-at-ease The lives of so many claimed or wounded or maimed Now just three days to go Her nerves on edge and it showed Two nights without sleep Tissue's tears in a heap Then came the long-awaited call ~ He'd been the last man to fall

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Kenneth Cheney

Date: 6/2/2021 7:10:00 AM

This piece reminds me of the day we learned our Uncle Steve had been killed in Vietnam. Marine Captain Steven W. Martin. You can read about his story in a book my Aunt Brenda Martin Schulz wrote titled ONLY FIVE YEARS. Sad, but touching write. Both her book and your poem.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/2/2021 5:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kenneth. :) gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2021 2:50:00 AM

It is so sad; war is such a horrible thing for both sides.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/2/2021 5:28:00 PM

War backwards is 'raw.' And that's what war is! :) gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/1/2021 11:26:00 AM

The last man to fall but alas he did fall. Very sad.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/1/2021 7:45:00 PM

The saddest is always the baddest (worst) one. ~ All Lives Matter

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/1/2021 6:35:00 AM

So sad.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/1/2021 5:27:00 AM

Now, I need some tissues Gershon. You have written this so well. I hope you have a nice day :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/1/2021 7:43:00 PM

As long as the tissue is not 'army issue, I always say! ~ Marine Corps

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/1/2021 3:16:00 AM

Sadly a scene played over worldwide, we must never forget their sacrifice. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/1/2021 7:42:00 PM

And thanks to folks like you, Tom, we shall never forget. Thanks!

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/31/2021 9:03:00 PM

Hi Gershon, What a well written sad and fitting poem to read on this day.Her beloved never made it home. Today is the day we remember and acknowledge the brave men and women who fought in battle so others can have their freedom. Well done- Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/1/2021 6:40:00 PM

That's right, Alexis. They died so we can live. Doesn't seem fair at all, does it? ! gw