Once upon a battlefield
I stood where heroes fell,
where brothers, sons and lovers paused
to hear death’s tolling knell.
Once upon an open sea
I sailed where deep remain
the bodies of courageous men
who, by war were sadly slain.
Once upon the azure blue
I drifted through the crimson cloud
where valiant fighters dealt with death
to die alone in sullen shroud.
I’ve felt the moments summoned.
I’ve seen the grave despair.
I’ve witnessed every breath so gained
and every soul laid bare.
I’ve shed a tear not meant for me,
but for the uncaressed
that ne’er again felt warmth of love
before their final rest.
To their souls my prayer,
my honor and my truth,
that they be blessed eternal,
and blessed in memory’s youth!
jaybluepoems 
Magnificent! A work of art, sir.
Thank you. Noticing your WP name I must say that my father was one of the original cadre in co G of the 517th PRCT that jumped into southern France in 1944. Here’s to you and yours!
They were a splendid lot – here’s to our dads!!
Indeed!
God bless the American Troops that fight for us. I like this poem. Thank you.
God bless them indeed! Thanks
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Memorial Day is to honor those that have left us after they served to guarantee us the freedoms we too often take for granted. I do not have the words – so I present Jay who wrote a poem that expresses what I feel.
thank you sir
It is I who thank you.
You might want to come by my site eventually and see just how much everyone else likes your work!!
I really appreciate the kind consideration, and the response on your site is overwhelming and very humbling. Thank you.
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Thanks, Jay
thank you
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Thanks for sharing and being able to put our thoughts into words.
Thank you… my honor to write these feelings about the generation i am so very proud of.
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Oh this is amazing. A beautiful find here xx
Thank you!
Bless all who give Service to protect our Freedoms.
Indeed!
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Thank you
Excellent sentiment!!!
Thank you