A dirge wails softly from the pipes for the dead and the walking wounded Two generations of bones and blood spilled on the thirsty earth Tender flesh tilled into the soil that nurtures those we wanted to protect Where's the hero's welcome, the tears of gratitude now for the salt that preserved you? Say a prayer for Johnny while you have the life to lift your glass His life is in the hops that make your brew, his blood in the water that distilled it A dirge wails softly from the pipes for the dead and the walking wounded
We have no right to live and not be thankful for those who have given of themselves to try to keep us safe, We have no right to feel immune to the horrors of the world. great write. Pierre.
Oh My goodness this is such an Honorable Tribute to all the Brave Men and Women.
Say a prayer for Johnny
while you have the life to lift your glass
His life is in the hops that make your brew,
his blood in the water that distilled it
A dirge wails softly from the pipes
for the dead and the walking wounded.
teary eyed. Will say many prayers for Johnny!
Tracey42xoox(c :)
A short story of mine was included in an anthology of short fiction by fourteen of Port Town Publishing Company's authors. It is out of print and no longer available except as a download. Contact me at charlenetess@yahoo.com if you want it.
What began as Songs of the Angelic Gaze in the summer of 2006 continued the following year as The Bridge of Silver Wings, and developed even further two years after that into The Bridge of Silver Wings 2009. Whether readers describe it as a conversa
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Blessings Paul;-}
EXCELLENT!
~Linda
*Salute* Thank you for remembering--stunning, heartfelt tribute. BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Love Tinka
Say a prayer for Johnny
while you have the life to lift your glass
His life is in the hops that make your brew,
his blood in the water that distilled it
A dirge wails softly from the pipes
for the dead and the walking wounded.
teary eyed. Will say many prayers for Johnny!
Tracey42xoox(c :)
This is exceptional Linda well done.
Felix