Sacrifice

He said that he loved me

but he couldn't stay

he said that he loved me

then he went away.

 

We'd been together always

since the age of five

we'd been together always

and it made us feel alive.

 

We grew into love

with strength and honesty

we grew into love

with joy and generosity.

 

But then came the news

and overseas he went

but then came the news

and in conflict his days were spent.

 

Then one lonely night in dreams

he came to say goodbye

then one lonely night in dreams

he told me not to cry.

 

He said that he loved me

but he couldn't stay

he said that he loved me

then he went away.

 

He faught with his life

gave it for peace

he faught with his life

gave it for innocent's release.

 

They sent him home

in a shiny black box

They sent him home

and inside my soul rocks.

 

My love rests in Arlington

beneath a sprawling oak

my love rests in Arlington

while on tears I choke.

 

He said that he loved me

but he couldn't stay

he said that he loved me

then he went away.

 

Now a lonely reminder

deep in the night

now a lonely reminder

a rose and a cross of white.

 

Both sit in silence

softly on the grave

both sit in silence

testiment to how he was brave.

 

Time heals all wounds

so the story goes

time heals all wounds

but noone really knows.

 

He said that he loved me

but he couldn't stay

he said that he loved me

then he went away.

Author's Note

For the unsung heroes left behind and the heroes who go...

Reviews

[Gandré]

what a wonderful poem. To me, this is perfect lyrics it's a ballade. You should sell it! I would try to find the perfect musician, who can compose soft music.. Deep platonic love and tragedy how you describe a seeker becomes victim of his own dreams. Wonderful. Thank you very much for liking my poem. Best wishes, L.G.

[Barbara Walker]

This is great! You sure are talented! Love the repetition, just the right amount to lend to the rhythm of the poem. Your rhymes aren't forced. I just had one stanza where the flow tripped me up- in the 9th stanza, the flow would be enhanced if you added another syllable in the last line, as in"while on my tears I choke."(Adding "my") In the 7th stanza, last line, I think you mean the word, "innocence's". This is a beautiful poem and the imagery of their beginning, middle and end is descriptive without being syrupy. Keep up the great writing.
Barbara

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

That is really touching... what a sentimental tribute to those who lose loved ones to heroism... they are never gone though as they live on in the hearts of loved ones and the country they protected.

[angelina neves]

beautiful!

[lawrence bear]

beautiful... moving, I love this poem. I can feel it, my emotions had got the best of me, thank you for sharing.

[Michael X]

Wow, the rhyme form here is splendid, and captures a beautifully written poem with captivating effect,
the heartfelt sentiment is as true as it could be, this is sad and endearing, testimonial, and speaks
on many levels, the unsung heroes do more than most people ever realize, and its nice to see a tribute.
the double rhyme is hightly effective. Beautiful job.

Time heals all wounds
so the story goes
time heals all wounds
but noone really knows"

[DavidRyan]

I like this a lot. I've had a few friends and family members go over there for the "cause" -- whatever that may be these days -- and every day is really just a series of holding your breath-type moments. Hoping for the best. Assuming the worst. This is well written. Very heartbreaking.