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Unsung Hero

Trite foot soldier status lacking Pedigree earned by under stress not cracking Anonymous ward of the state with little backing Nameless face sent into the infernal abyss hacking On unstated mission sent packing In an unknown, unfamiliar field bivouacing An amorphous, invisible foe tracking Without reserve an unidentified conscript attacking On an obscure plain flailing and whacking Unseen rifles and cannons above the tumult clacking Unnoticed, soldier falls during the shellacking Body hurriedly pushed into unmarked grave after the sacking Unacclaimed minion; no metals racking

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/13/2011 8:57:00 AM
And these are the souls upon which wars are won and lost. Nice monorhyme. Thanks for sharing. Joe
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Date: 1/6/2011 3:49:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your fine poetry with us today Stephen. I am happy to have been able to read yours today. Love, Carol
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