Hey brother, hey sister.

Part two

     

                              Hey brother, hey sister

Hey brother, hey sister

 

I remember young men and women. Living, loving, drinking and dancing. Living life fearlessly without regret. Hey brothers, hey sisters. I remember you. We were hopeful, foolish and were soldiers.

 

Was a time. We were family. Us soldiers, we didn’t see color, race or belief. We would stand together in a fight in peace time or war. Today I do private tears for men lost to the new wars. The old Soldiers stand with us. The old wars have found us. Old hate rebirth and men/women spilling blood for the payment of old hate. Old soldiers and new soldiers pray at the Military graves together. “Please no-more war.”

 

The old and new Veterans speak of old battles and friends missed. They remember laughter and smiling faces. 4rd of July is near. Please drink a beer, drink a glass of soda for the families who lost everything, raise the glasses high and pray for the hope and wish of peace, for the dream of a world where the children are not dying for the rich men.

 

Hey brother, hey sister. Please learn the powerful lesson our foolish leaders know and they don’t care. Soldiers are not tools of peace. Old Soldiers will tell you. We fought, we were just men. Just fighting and dying for men with no concern for the soldiers or human life.

 

Let’s celebrate the holiday day together. I will raise my glass of beer to the sky and I will say.

 

To life,
to my family,
to the soldiers here and gone.
To better days.
To new days where war are forgotten and our friends are with us.

John Castellenas

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[AYVID N]

A touching tribute to the countless fearless, young people lost in battle. Battles, ill conceived and fought for the gratification of a few who cared nothing for them but only for their own lust for power. The poem is heartbreaking in its appeal to think of those forgotten, nobles souls who were people just like us, to raise our glasses to them, give them their rightful place in posterity. Thank you sir.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you DIVYA. No winners in war.

[AYVID N]

You are welcome sir.

[Saraswati]

It's a great poetry..divulging the collective consciousness of your past and present.. recollection of beautifull memories..I love poems based on real life..and your poem.is much of a reflection of your life..which I believe

[Coyote Poetry]

It is Saraswati.. I appreciate the comment and the kind words.

[Neville]

What an incredible tribute you have crafted here to the memory of the fallen brave, those who throughout time, sacrificed everything they had and owned at the whim of those whose lust for power sadly knows no bounds, and maybe, never will...... I do so hope I am wrong & true..... a great write brother.. peace and all good things.... Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Neville. I do appreciate the comment my friend.

[Neville]

Always a pleasure....Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... Amen... Life is so precious... we could live in harmony. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes dear Pat. I wish and pray daily. We could get along and live in harmony.

[emmajoy]

' 'To new days where war are forgotten and our friends are with us. '

You write with such dignity and respect, John.. always have, always will. Your words touch mind and heart, especially as your friends know that you feel every letter in this sincere plea for peace. Bless you, tis an honour to pray alongside you.

Definitely NOT 'just words'

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear friend for reading and the kind words. I am tire of war.

[emmajoy]

The world's been tired of war since Life began, John.. and Man still does its worst and most evil..
'.. when shall we ever learn.. '

[wordman]

brothers and sisters forever,a true bond forever

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I agree.

[wordman]

well i was in the army to john

[Coyote Poetry]

You know the soldiers become family. We took care of each other.

[wordman]

yes,brothers forever

[Relic]

A soldier must endure not only the fight but the effects that linger after its over. Thank you Coyote for your service.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my dear friend. I appreciate the kind words.

[Rambu]

It's amazing how these words turn something so beautiful. So powerful and touching. I love how it showcases every worth of it.

Fondly,
Rambu

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Rambu. I appreciate the comment.

[Just Kim]

Ever so touching. Makes one think about their journey in life.

[Coyote Poetry]

We must. Life goes by very quickly. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[sette]

and the sacrifices and heroic deeds done for the love of one's country will always earn my admiration of what a true soldier will be

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Rambu]

The pleasure is all mine. 😊