Wall Painting

There hangs the painting on a once vacant wall Unmoved and unnoticed by any single man Painted by someone who died in a short span Who was willing to give purely for the fall When he thought that he had accomplished it all And had done everything precisely to plan It was too late to undo what he began His service was needed in a duty call Now hangs the painting in the busy parlor Seen by all who admire beautiful scenery The deceased nameless painter is now well known Since the gallant soldier was man of valor Displayed in military khaki greenery Was the painter whose painting would now be shown Copyright © 2008 By Caryl S. Muzzey Second Place Winner ~ "A Poem From Your First Year” Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Brian Strand July 7, 2011