Blood on the Grass
Heroes do die;
however, the substance that maintains the legacy,
of their meaning and purpose,
lives-on through the prosperity and freedoms we enjoy--
as well through the sacrifices and efforts
put forth by those who remain.
Hence, respectfully-ensuring and protecting such liberties,
for future generations.
This for which,
I am deeply grateful.
James Harmon McQuilkin
C 2009
9 responses
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Dawn Duffield gave props (8 Nov 2009):
I second; and too am very grateful
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Richard Knight gave props (8 Nov 2009):
James, you cannot imagine my reaction to reading this. I've spent the last two days in Arlington National Cemetery, where so many of my family are resting. My sincere thanks to you.
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Mary Brown gave props (8 Nov 2009):
Beautiful red image....and your poem is such a wonderful tribute! Lest we forget.
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Fred Moskey gave props (9 Nov 2009):
Another great work.
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Margherita Bettinelli gave props (9 Nov 2009):
very nice colours!!
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (9 Nov 2009):
What a beautiful and heartfelt tribute, James!!
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:) Stephanie Smith! gave props (9 Nov 2009):
Great colors!
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Rich Sylvester gave props (11 Nov 2009):
Beautiful words and picture, fallen leaves as with fallen soldiers they are the true substance of our future
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Seth Deibel gave props (11 Nov 2009):
awesome colors!
