Memorial Day pome Alert

[Utah Bob #35998]

Brothers

 

It was long days of boredom in heat and in cold

Some would come home, some would never grow old

They gave it their best in those far away places

Their names fade away, but never their faces

 

You remember their laughter and even their tears

Kind of surprising after all of these years

But bonds forged in blood will always run deep

And old memories pop up sometimes in your sleep

 

We were young once and strong, and brave in our youth

And those who remain are now long in the tooth

Though our bodies are slow and our hair has turned gray

Sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday

 

When courage was currency, they paid the price

They gave all they had and never thought twice

Everyone did their best. Everyone played a part

And our brothers will stay always young in our hearts

 

At the end of a quiet day, as the sun wanes

Sometimes I can still hear a bugle’s sad strains

Very soft in my heart and soft on the wind

All is well. Safely rest. My brothers. My friends.

[Guest Milo Talon SASS #23163]

That one got to me, Bob. Damn.

[Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme]

Not sure why, but my computer screen is less clear and harder to read.

 

Well Done UB!

[Big Sarge]

I think I have something caught in my throat. UB, you are an excellent poet. Have you ever considered publishing a book of your poetry?

[Panhandle Paladin]

I said it on the other forum and I'll say it here, I don't see how any real United States citizen could read that and not get goose bumps or a lump in their throat. Raising my glass to ya UB!