Before Twilight Dawns Poem by Buxton Shippy

Before Twilight Dawns

Rating: 4.3


He lays in repose
With a Purple Heart.
Fought gallantly,
With a purpose
With a cause.
Expires before twilight dawns.

He did not witness the parade,
The banners and confetti.
Honor below grade,
Raised in glory.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Topic(s) of this poem: soldier
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Eric Cockrell 20 August 2011

yes... the sad and bitter truth of war conveyed well... it looks like we'd learn that if we have to fight, let it be for human rights, and dignity!

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Prince Obed de la Cruz 22 June 2011

some warriors do seem to be like this... i pray that honor will never be forgotten and that people will always have to fight for something... not without purpose... not without a cause... anyway, i like the way you directed the words.. for this, i rated it 9

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Bancroft Boreland 10 June 2011

i feel a degree of sadness for d person of whom this poem speaks.in line 2, why do u say, with a purple heart?

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Buxton Shippy

Buxton Shippy

Montego Bay, Jamaica
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