White Stones Silent

o the vast lawns of white stones silent....as a sparrow
tends her new clutch

only in engraving they speak soldier's names....and
the wars they fell in

men and women of brave....as the bugle weeps in
taps too young in sleep

hearts in cadence stilled....wars are storming
bastards of fire roaring death

soldier's stories whispered in....aligned standing
rows of everlasting

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Date: 5/16/2024 8:57:00 AM
Congratulation on your win. I enjoyed reading your very powerful write. So sad yet so true. It is hell for everyone. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away............
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Date: 2/23/2024 1:57:00 PM
I'm with Panagiota below. I would have made this POTD as well. Moving, poetic tribute to those who gave their lives. Faith and Strength, Gershon
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Regina Elliott
Date: 2/23/2024 2:21:00 PM
Many thanks, Gershon. I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to read my poems and for the supportive comments. Shalom and God's blessings. ~
Date: 2/21/2024 3:39:00 PM
Excellent…….were it it in my power, would have given this a POTD. And all those reads …..prove my pioint. I really, really dont understand the selfishness of the poets who read this!!! Whose time, so dang valuable, they cant comment!,that sucks………Even a simple thank you, would do.! Shame on you all! A beautiful write, Regina. Pangie xx
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Regina Elliott
Date: 2/21/2024 4:01:00 PM
Thank you so much, dear Pangie, my steadfast friend. I really appreciate your kind words. A pleasant evening to you. God's blessings. xxox
Date: 2/20/2024 7:40:00 AM
Sad one. I know that are so many mothers and fathers in places of war that are weeping for their sons and daughters who have passed in the throes of fighting. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K
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Regina Elliott
Date: 2/20/2024 9:34:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sara. It's mostly the youth who fight and many fall in these tragic wars. The Lord's Love & Light to you
Date: 2/19/2024 10:02:00 PM
A lovely tribute poem to those that paid the ultimate price for our freedom or the freedom of their countryman. Blessing, Regina. Bill
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Regina Elliott
Date: 2/20/2024 9:36:00 AM
Thank you so much, Bill. I wish wars would end. So many youth fall in wars. The good Lord's Light & Love to you. ~
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