What Images We Recall

What Images We Recall? What images we recall, As cannons fire, release their smoke? Mud drenched battlefields abroad Rat infested Trenches full of comrades bodies That offer warmth while they die Implore us to continue the fight “Win the war, and stand firm That freedom remains, our children to Obtain.” What images we recall? As poppies fasten to lapels, Blood red petals, black powder centers. Medals, uniforms, wreaths, Reveille. Swift steps, barbed wire, Comrades falling, helpless we stare Continue on, maimed and broken Our task this position we must secure. What images we recall? Our grandchild’s hand lost in our grasp Remembrance of the reason We put our lives on hold Our sacrifice, We recall The reason for it all Our future generation - Our reward. (c) Lisa Jensen-Lewis 2011