Final Salute
The honor guard stands sentinel and stiff-backed.
Their tears silently fall, for their brotherhood was forged in combat.
One of their own will be laid to rest,
I have always enjoyed writing poetry but didn’t have a lot of time to write while my kids were little. I have a little more time now and it has become an outlet for me.
The honor guard stands sentinel and stiff-backed.
Their tears silently fall, for their brotherhood was forged in combat.
One of their own will be laid to rest,
I'm frightened by the enormity of the mountains that surround me,
Blinded by the darkness of troubles of which the end I cannot see.
I'm drowning in worry and my soul is weary,
A match was struck that ignited the flame.
Now ashes and rubble are all that remain.
Defeated, she's left standing alone,
He was the geeky kid, carrying all of his books,
That became a scientist who found the cure for the disease that overtook.
She was the quiet one, who was afraid no one would listen to what she had to say,
Oh Jivana, I'm so sorry. In the times of wondering what he'd say or the longing of his embrace, hold onto those memories you have of him because no one can take those away from you. My heart goes out to you.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know grief but not the grief of losing a child. I can't imagine all you have gone through and continue to go through as I'm sure you think of your precious girl daily. Hugs and prayers.