Though there are wars we cannot see
their wounds and scars leave history
some is carved in marbled stone
the names of those beloved and known...
and some is seared to flesh and mind
unknown to those we left behind
who waved us off and served us well
and in their waiting shared our hell
Video and Audio available at link below
https://wolfgarwords.com/2024/11/10/they-also-serve/
Excellent, David
Thank you Tom,
It seems I have broken a promise. It was my intention to write only one remembrance poem this year, I wrote and posted " Poplars in November" on 24 Nov this year:
https://wolfgarwords.com/2024/10/24/poplars-in-november/
In the time between then and today I could not supress historical thoughts of how my own experiences caused the suffering of those closest to me.
On remembrance day I find myself thinking of the surviving living as much as the dead. I also contemplate how we will undoubtedly repeat our mistakes, this unfortunate reality makes a lie of much of remembrance.
I have the upmost respect for all who have sacrificed and all who truly remember. I have no respect for those in power who have access to avenues other than conflict yet move to war, those who mascarade in remembrance yet fail to heed the warning of "Never Again"
David RL Moore
Sun 10th Nov 2024 12:42
Cheers David. Top notch as always.
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David RL Moore
Mon 11th Nov 2024 07:41
Thanks for your reading and comment Stephen, much appreciated.
David