FAREWELL
Once the life and soul, now visibly weakened
Reduced to a shadow of his former self
Comforted by the intimacy of friends
Intimidated by confusion, conflict
But no stranger to the bloody battlefields
Fatigued by the frequency of Friendly Fire
And misadventure of misguided missiles
Sustaining the shots, he still soldiered on
To epic encounters with the enemy
Erosion, attrition, have taken their toll
He lives – after a fashion – to tell the tale
And serve as a warning; unheeded, ignored
By those who believe in the Greater Glory
Who bear not the scars, the constant reminder
That every single life is expendable
In years to come, when the family gather
To bid their farewell’s, as they lay him to rest
A message, etched forever in stone, will read
“Here lies a hero, in need of a cure
Unbeaten in battle, yet losing the war”
GRATITUDE
Sometimes
I don’t share
Your view
But I admire
Your honesty
It’s so…
Concise
Comprehensive
It’s refreshing…
Thank you
You have my
Respect
Shell shocked! and a powerful epitaph. Nice to have you back.
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