Charles Henderson Poet Quintain (English)

Tribute From An Angel

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.

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.

To Junie 29 October 1952 Korea
For Carolyn's bald eagle contest

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Elaine George August 13, 2011 at 7:16 AM Beautiful, Charles. Many congrats on your SO WELL DESERVED FIRST PLACE WIN. Lainie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM a memorial tribute in poetic art Charles to the fallen heroes of this country .. bravo on the write.. thankxx also for the sweet critique on Honky Tonky for the contest.. I did not want to flood the lines with punctuation though I do luv to punctuate at other times.. wanted the story to impact.. thankxx for taking time to lend your opinion ..greatly appreciated..luv..

Nette Onclaud August 12, 2011 at 3:57 AM so tenderly written, charles... top congrats on your sweet win.. i did mine but soup was off for 26 hours; by that time, the contest ended, awwh!.. more!! :) huggs, nette

Kash Poet August 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM Congratulations Charles on your 1st place win...this is a wonderful take on the contest.

Gwendolen Song August 11, 2011 at 6:01 PM Charles! I read your first place to my spouse and we both give this 2 thumbs up!!! Congrats to this reverent and spiritually moving piece. I wrote one for this contest and forgot to enter it. Please read when ya get a chance. It is called United We Stand. Amazing, as usual. Gwendolen

David Williams August 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM hey Charles, congrats on your win, David

Wilma Neels August 11, 2011 at 1:15 PM A beautiful write Charles, congratulations on your awesome first place win ;)

Dr.Ram Mehta August 11, 2011 at 9:18 AM Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of carolyn, Charles

Sunflower Poetess August 11, 2011 at 8:46 AM Very beautifully written well worthy of win in contest. ~Glenna

John Freeman August 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM A pleasure to see your worthy poem in first place Charles! Cingratulations, on stellar write! Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown August 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Carolyn's contest Charles. Love,Carol

Joyce Johnson August 10, 2011 at 9:13 PM Congratulations Charles. i am proud to share first palce with your eautiful poem. Love, Joyce

Chiquitachiamaka Baity August 10, 2011 at 8:50 PM Congrats on your win Charles....well deserved.....luv..Chiquita

Debbie Guzzi August 10, 2011 at 7:43 PM Excellent write ...right to topic. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

August 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM Congratulations on your first place win with this very moving write. Love Alexa

Judy Ball August 10, 2011 at 4:21 PM Nic ely done. Congrats on your win. God Bless, jb

Carrie Richards August 10, 2011 at 3:53 PM The tribute at the end of your poem, made it even more meaningful, and heartwrenching. Congratulations on a fine memorial, Charles.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 10, 2011 at 3:48 PM Congrats Charles on your first place win luv..

Carolyn Devonshire August 10, 2011 at 3:34 PM Stunning masterpiece, Charles. Loved the poem, especially "I will not walk on hallowed ground." And I like the way you chose to write from the eagle's voice/perspective. Congratulations on your first place in the bald eagle in the cemetery contest! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta August 10, 2011 at 10:17 AM What a lovely take and read on the picture, Charles