Posted by
Mike Romer on Sunday, October 19, 2008 4:59:49 PM
Today I'm going to go off course and do something different.
I met a Lady in a chat room, and she told me she writes poetry, and sent me the following. I was very moved and impressed with it.
I then asked her for permission to post it here on Townhall, she consented, so here it is.
I ask and encourage that you leave comments about the poem, so she may read what you think.
Thanks,
Mike
Heroes Lie Sleeping
This brave young man so far away
Strong of eye and heart in sweet repose
Lying in Gods earth so calm and still
Forgotten not, but no one knows.
This son whose valor was unseen
When facing fire his aim so true
Defended freedom as well he might
You are my hero, with God tonight.
This youth whose nation mourns as one
Your face will always be my guide
You fought for what you knew you should
And died with honor for all our good
November 2005
With the battle going on in Fallujah, Iraq, again I thought of those young
people fighting in far away places in wars which should not be taking
place. What a waste of beautiful young people whose potential was never
realized.
Written by Joy from Australia.