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miraj on Sep 3, 2009

Those dreaded men in uniform who comes to your home to hand you those letters.

I’m finally comin’ home mum

and I long for your embrace

the days of loneliness is over mum

put a bright smile on your face

This war is getting worse mum

many of them died without glory

Just wait a little longer mum

and I’ll tell you all of their story.

———————

I’m sorry to inform you ma’am

your son has died today

another senseless babble ma’am

in the war games that we play

If its of any use ma’am

as he fearlessly embraced death

he slowly uttered your name ma’am

upon his final breath

One last mention ma’am

Thank you for all you gave

there are no words of comfort

as a loved one goes to grave.

With help from Brad O’Neil.

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Comments (11)

cutedrishti8 on Sep 3, 2009
Nice one to be shared…Nice selection……
Payge on Sep 3, 2009
No parent or relative wants to hear that but they do all to often.Very nice piece.
Mr Ghaz on Sep 3, 2009
Wonderful and lovely poem..well presented. Nice words too. I liked it.
gianne on Sep 3, 2009
I loved this….every word.
Vikram Chhabra on Sep 3, 2009
Very well written Miraj. Your writings are indicative of the fact that you are transcending human divisions and seeing commonality deep down emotionally!!
Christine Ramsay on Sep 4, 2009
Unfortunately these words are said to parents so often these days.
A very moving and well written poem.

Christine
papaleng on Sep 4, 2009
Well-done friend. a very moving poem.
BullwinkleMuse on Sep 5, 2009
Excellent job, my friend. I’m proud of you.
BradONeill on Sep 5, 2009
Miraj- I think you have done an excellent job. Thank you for discussing your poem with me I am pleased with the way you completed it.
Radhika Bhargava on Sep 5, 2009
A very moving poetry…
XXElleXX on Sep 25, 2009
This poem reminded me of an Australian woman who lost five of her eight sons in World War I..Amy Beechy..heartfelt lines Miraj

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