Flag draped coffin

She was his faithful down home girl
From his little home town
She had faith in God and Country
White was her wedding gown

She Went to church every Sunday
Unwavered was her faith
Every day she would pray to God
To keep her hero safe

One dreadful day she drove up to
the only local store
She came back to her worst nightmare
A black car by the door

The somber faced Sargent Major
Delivered her the news
He couldn't soften it for her
Not a damn thing he could do

Her hero came home fully dressed
in a flag draped coffin
She was consumed by grief so hard
No words or deeds could soften

There was a Marine Corps funeral
     With tradition and words
She just sat staring at the ground 
     Said not a single word

Three weeks later she joined her man
in the cold hallowed ground
Found sprawled out dead on the floor
when her sister came around

Sleeping pills and alcohol
May have played a part
But everyone knew the truth
She died of a broken heart

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

Tragic. It is unfortunate that this occurs. You tackled the subject with a respectfulness that may surprise some of your new readers but has never surprised me or your loyal fan base. You are a true poet, and this is the proof. Those chills I feel have zero to do with my flu...those chills are all you. Well done.

[quinfinn]

is it just me kimmer, or has anyone else noticed the elephant in the room? no replies to any reviews on this poem. ricochet is one of the best poets on this site...

[KAOlmsted]

I noticed that...You know, I wouldn't want to speak for him, but I hope it doesn't put anyone off he didn't comment on the reviews for this piece. It is my understanding that sometimes, when he writes these deep, powerful pieces, he just lets them roll...I know for a fact he appreciates every last comment...as do you. And yes, I agree. He is.

[quinfinn]

;)

[Baby Ricochet]

These are hard enough just to write.

[Baby Ricochet]

I do appreciate all your comments. Thank you guys. You truly are my friends

[KAOlmsted]

Always, Mark...

[Michael G.]

The sad thing is it could happen very much this way.
Well done, BR. Quin said it best.

[Tai Ryens]

Your ending itself made me gasp in brutal enticement. I couldn't have twisted the plot any better.

[Cara]

AMAZING!!!
Three weeks later she joined him
in the cold hard hallowed ground
Found sprawled out dead on the floor
when her sister came around

Sleeping pills and alcohol
May have played their part
But everyone knew the truth
She died of a broken heart

this one, took out my mind, great one, amazing write
thank you for sharing

[Geon Quuin]

This strikes straight to my heart. I had a friend who sacrificed his life to save another comrade in arms. I salute you, sir.

[Relic]

Another one for the popular page. Awesome work. I can only give it a hundred.

[quinfinn]

within ricochet beats the heart of a warrior, but also a loving and deeply emotional man of honor. this truly touched me in a way which i can't explain other than to plainly state...it literally made me break down and cry. for the fallen warrior, and for the collateral damage which ensued. to wax poetical about such a tragedy requires a feeling and tender heart. you have exposed a side of yourself of which you should be fiercely proud, that of a compassionate human being. well done, sir!

[Frieda P]

Jaysus Baby, I was in a decent mood...this breaks my heart, because these things do happen, you made me cry, heartbreaking read.

[Sirius King]

wow, powerful story
very well written
one of my favs man!