Arlington National Cemetery

Surrounded by many unknown

She sits on a bench of granite stone.

In prayer, she honors one’s sacrifice

Reflecting on his battle of a combat zone.

Running her fingers across his etched name

Realizing his sacrifices were not in vain.

Kneeling down, she traces another

Buried here too, her mother.

Surrounded by bravery etched in stone

She’s at peace and solace in a place known.

Soldiers who fought for our freedom and died

Praying one day, her brother will lay along side.

Deborah Ann Tornillo

Copyright, 2012