No Poem

By Silver Spun Sand

Wed, 19 Aug 2009
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Three more soldiers
will miss tomorrow’s roll call.

Three more families bereaved,
scarred for life.

There is nothing I can write
for nothing says as much

as a grieving child,
pretty in pink,

laying a wreath
on her father’s coffin,

lifted up in a mother’s arms –
too little to reach.

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Submitted by Beeme on
I think this says it all Tina. Simple and beautiful, it reads with such power and emotion, like the words are telling their own story. Well done. Beeme xx

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Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Beeme - my thanks to you. Tina xx

 

Submitted by Cavalcader on
New silver-spun-sand Yes words say it all sad for anyone suffered,and those left behind and injured.and little ones. sorry you. But when will there be Peace! all these very young ones someone's beloved. It seems most "Helmand! area long time now? bless you.when will we learn.at 10 in the British Red Cross I carried flag and a another girl for the memorial of war.It was so heavy and tall. Poppy day about dozen and children. man 80 odd uniform medals stood attention looked up into glorious sun.I some spoke to,But he was so honoured to be there. Julie xcavalcader I still remember parts war. julie xx bless you+

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Julie - much appreciate your thoughtful comments. When will you learn, indeed: Love, Tina x

 

Submitted by Ewan on
You need 'roll call' as 'rôle' is a part in a play, or in any enterprise, I suppose. Nice and tight: I expect most of us feel unable to find the words, and your chosen image says what we can't.

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Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Thanks for that Ewan. I wasn't sure. I should have checked myself. Tina:-)

 

Submitted by sunshine on
A sensitive and thoughtful tribute. I like the structure with the couplets - it helps add weight and solemnity somehow. Margot

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Margot - thank you so much. I appreciate your, as usual, thoughtful comments. Tina

 

Submitted by threeleafshamrock on
Sublime, succinct and nothing wasted except the three lives; woefully lovely, well done. Chris

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Chris, your words say so much...in fact everything I tried to say. Tina

 

Submitted by MistakenMagic on
Simple but beautiful, another tender little gem, Tina ;) It says so much about what others daren't say. Magic xxx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Magic - you are right. It is a difficult subject to talk about. Hence, less often says more. Thank you for reading and as usual, for your carefully chosen words:-) Tina xxx

 

Submitted by Nolan on
Terribly sad. So much for romance... “Now if you load your rifle right And if you fix your bayonet so And if you kill that man, my friend, The one we call the foe, And if you do it often, lad, And if you do it right... - No you won't believe in If anymore If's an illusion - If I knew then what I know now (I thought I did you know somehow) If I could have the time again I'd take the sunshine leave the rain"
 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Many a true word is spoken in the lyrics of a song, or indeed a poem. Thanks to you for your thoughts, Nolan. Tina