The Garden of Stone

Written at Beaufort National Cemetery while watching an old solder visiting his buddies interred there.

Take me to the garden of stone where my brothers rest,
I hear them call and see the path to follow.
Lay me down in the marbled rows and add my story to theirs,
my days of burden are gone, peace at last, peace.
No place else to be, no place else, no place else for me.

Take me to the garden of stone where my brothers rest,
Its time to answer the call, the path leads me home.
I’ll sleep soundly now , a hallowed blanket my friends share with me,
No more do I worry, time to sleep, sleep at last, sleep.
Take me to the garden… garden of stone.

Reviews

[LadyLove]

Reminded me of one of my uncles who is still alive today thank goodness! I think this is a nice way to remind us of those who can no longer enjoy life as we have it. Good or bad, life is still wonderful to have and so many don't appreciate it enough. This poem shows a surreal appreciation for that soul to rest for eternity from their burdens. Burdens of war and the havoc it plays on a mind and soul. Blessings to you.

[Maria Retz]

A beautiful poem to honour those who have fallen.
I like the title - The Garden of Stone
The title immediately caught my attention

[DRIVEN]

A tribute to our fallen ones in battle...we can't say enough about the ones we have lost this way, their heroism, thier lives given...well written

[T]

A wonderfully written poem in memory of our fallen heroes ... It reminded me of the time I visited the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. A veteran stood near the wall, bowed his head and cried. I ended up crying too when I witnessed it. So very moving, Michael ... hugs

[Ray Hamilton]

A well written poem
Helps us remember those who have gone on before us
I enjoyed this write
I also enjoy the fact that I'm still breathing
So no stone garden yet OK LOL
Ray

[Poeticpiers]

I appreciate the sentiments you express in well written poetic prose.
Although I'm old I am not ready to go yet
but I won't forget those who have preceded memarching to the cemetary