Image: Monument of WWII - Eternal Flames (here)
The given words:
ashes discernment fear flames
identity joy lot love polarize selfless
An honored rise from the ashes
Discernment extended and earned
No more fear of conflicts and clashes
Allowing the Eternal Flames to burn
What identity of an unknown soldier
Offered no joy as not to be accorded
Lots of sacrifice from that of a warrior
Stifled from honor that was expected
Love polarized with undue regret
Selfless in courage but sadly cut down
Right in his tracks by a sniper’s bullet
Unheralded had fallen where found
Some flames continue burning long after the sacrifice is made. This is a strong tribute to the fallen, Hank. Nicely wordled!
ReplyDeleteVery strong tribute, well crafted poem. I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteStill remembered no matter the passage of time
ReplyDeletePowerful words stirring up much emotion..well done!
ReplyDeletecan't image what they endured. powerful.
ReplyDeleteSo sad, Hank, and sounds like there will be many more young men cut down in the months and years ahead.
ReplyDeleteWill always be remembered,
ReplyDeleteGreat write Hank.
The futility off warfare powers through these lines....I hope all the fallen are remembered...
ReplyDeletea hero will always be remembered. alive or deceased. thanks for this tribute and the solemn photo of the flame of remembrance and honor.
ReplyDeleteSo sad for fallen heroes, especially for those whose names are unknown.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of honoring the unknown soldier is that it applies to all; those dying without medals or accolades, leaving grieving families only soothed by the thought that unknown soldier may be their husband, son or parent.
ReplyDeletegood use of the words to define a well written tribute.
ReplyDeleteZQ
Unknown Soldiers, the most tragic thing about war. Did very good job with the poem
ReplyDeletei love the realism. how you've given a voice to a cause that needs to be explored, supported.
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pretty sad to have lived through the battle...only to be cut down in the end by the one you could never see coming...
ReplyDeleteHorrid what this world is going through, Hank. Your words speak the truth. Well done.
ReplyDeletePamela
We don't know the names but we won't forget.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully crafted tribute!
ReplyDeleteVery good poem, true the soldiers might be unknown but we don't forget.
ReplyDeleteAh ... so sad - those faceless nameless lost ones ... fatalities of war.
ReplyDeleteI love it--tribute poems are very moving.
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