Two Flags

A small boy, carrying two flags Russian and Ukrainian, smeared with red Today is Memorial Day A day for the American flag, I said The lad shook his head What matter, he said Brave soldiers lie dead ~ Red, the lifeblood they bled

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/30/2022 3:07:00 PM

A little something to think about; well said.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/30/2022 4:35:00 PM

Always good to ponder something, even if it is my (ahem) 'verse.' ~ It could be worse... Maybe. lol. Thanks, gw

Robert Gorelick

Date: 5/30/2022 9:09:00 AM

Valiant, brave, mostly young and dead, no winners in war! Perfect write for Memorial Day. Robert

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/30/2022 4:30:00 PM

That's right. No winners in wars. Perhaps the best possible outcome, and that's when fighting because you've been attacked, is relief. ~ gw

Bill Baker

Date: 5/29/2022 7:45:00 PM

Brave and wise lad. I agree. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, Gershon. Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/29/2022 8:32:00 PM

You can't B.S. kids, you know! ~ gw

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/29/2022 12:59:00 PM

Reminds me of the Kennedy memorial in Birmingham and one of his quotes were, there are no white or coloured signs on the graveyards of battle. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/29/2022 8:32:00 PM

That's right! At least gravestones are still colorblind. ~ gw

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/29/2022 12:43:00 PM

Gershon, I can hear and understand every word of what you have to say. And this is a really solid one too!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/29/2022 7:48:00 PM

Thank you so much for your support, Lasaad. Faith and Hope, Gershon

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/29/2022 12:19:00 PM

Your message comes through loudly and clearly, gw. And it is a good one!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2022 9:10:00 PM

A very quiet one, gw. No travel involved. Going to a cookout at a friend's house tomorrow evening. Very pleasant.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/29/2022 7:48:00 PM

Thanks, Milt. Hope you're spending a meaningful Memorial Day weekend. Strength and Hope, Gershon