Dutybound

Dutybound

A Poem by Poeticpiers
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Curtailed quaintrelle

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Dutybound

 

Curtailed quaintrelle

 

Though he is old he is still proud

And he expects and gets respect

From everybody in the crowd

A local hero  still.

He used to be a house hold name

Forgotten now Which goes to show

That memories fade and so does fame

But he remembers still

The fickle public may forget

as time goes by the men who die

Which he accepts without regret

He does his duty still.

Honouring the men who gave their all

Whilst he awaits his final call.

 

Monday, 12 September 2011

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© 2011 Poeticpiers


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A great poem to the heroes whom didn't die. Sometimes, I believe that our veterans wished that they had. How fickle, indeed, those they fought for can be.

Edit note:

"household"

Your use of "quaintrelle" was clearly placed, but may have thrown some.

Basically, for the rest of you, she is a woman of the night!





Posted 12 Years Ago


A very good poem. Many good men and woman stand tall for their brothers and sisters who cannot. I like the poem. Poem with wisdom. We can be forgotten but we can't allow the good men and woman gone to be forgotten. Thank you for your poetry.
Coyote

Posted 12 Years Ago


Not so unlike the silent few that gave their all for this country.

Posted 12 Years Ago


What a powerful expression of a life yielded for others... forgotten by so many, yet strong still in a quiet way. Made me feel that deep connection to those who have given their all for us.

Posted 12 Years Ago


A lesson to be sure that we can all learn from.But to be a good soul is not to be cheapened by fame it is a internal way of life for the truly good

Posted 12 Years Ago



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Poeticpiers
Poeticpiers

Near Durham city UK, United Kingdom



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72years, young married. Ex police officer Ex social worker. interests Reading and writing poetry Painting and drawing in coloured pencil avid reader,sci fi fantasy crime. comparitive religion and esp... more..

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