To Every Fallen Soldier Poem by Carolyn Ford Witt

- * TO EVERY FALLEN SOLDIER * -

The honor of the Country
Given to a Hero true.
This honorable young soldier
Who died for me and you.

To every fallen soldier
No matter, heritage or creed,
Who fought bravely for country
Due to someone else's greed.

Returned in flag draped coffin
No more laughter or joy to share.
A solemn trip into the prairie.....
A Spirit Crossing, there......

As Mothers weep in sorrow
Wives crying out in pain,
The earthly presence of this child
In life, we can't retain.

This honor, we do give you.
It's not enough, we know.
But to all these sons and daughters,
This Honor, now, we bestow.

Author: Carolyn Ford Witt
Ms. Caroline
© 3-13-06