End of the War

Inspired by the Civil War.

So much blood has been spilt

Upon these battered yet beautiful grounds

Not just of body but of mind as well

Countless ideals and ordeals

Float in the wind with the dust

Along with the age of courage and valor.

 

The sun rose behind a veil of dark cloud

And smoke, and the air reeked of lives lost

Even the strongest of men wept

As they watched comrades and hopes fall

The sun sets, and death red

Mingled with sorrow's deep shadow.

 

When all had at last met the end

All fell silent as sanctuary peace

That and those remaining

Held on to the faith almost forgotten

They saluted the heavens

And cried transient, final tears.

 

 

Author's Note

Written after a visit to Gettysburg. There are parallels between this poem and "Liberty".

Reviews

[ravenjess]

and cried transient final tears...aww. this is very emotional poem. i really like it.

[Me]

Great work!

[Annie]

Just beautiful. Really touching, great write!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Wonderful inspiration brought about a well written poem that is written in great detail about the war, took me back in history! Excellent