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Gazing at the stars
Remember those who died
fighting for that not theirs
nor ever would or could.
Weep for those distorted faces
lost ambition’s empty chairs.
Now pray for those with more to lose
in khaki clothes riding on the roundabout.
Handsome faces in the fair-ground jostle
candy-floss and rifle range,
coconuts, children in surprise
laughing with their mothers;
sweethearts slipping to the night
gazing at the stars.
fighting for that not theirs
nor ever would or could.
Weep for those distorted faces
lost ambition’s empty chairs.
Now pray for those with more to lose
in khaki clothes riding on the roundabout.
Handsome faces in the fair-ground jostle
candy-floss and rifle range,
coconuts, children in surprise
laughing with their mothers;
sweethearts slipping to the night
gazing at the stars.
Published 18th Jun 2015
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18th Jun 2015 5:11pm
there is something to be said about a poem that makes one feel melancholy and hopeful all at the same time. i just don't know how to say it.
18th Jun 2015 9:16pm
LarkspurBloom Thankyou for taking the trouble to call and comment. I look forward to reading your poems.
Welcome to DUP I wish you well
