11/11/2022, 4:36:12 PM · by Oldeconomybuyer · 2 replies
Reuters via US News ^ | November 11, 2022 | By Jeff Mason and Ahmed Aboulenein
Veteran's Day 2022
2011 | Jack CookPosted on 11/11/2022 by Kartographer
Original poem by myself inspired by a photo taken by Frank Glick
The Eagle's Watch
In a quiet river valley Lies a green and peaceful place, Where warriors come to rest, Having honorably met their fates.
No more do they stand the watch, Their worthy service done, They've passed their duties on To other Fathers' sons.
Yet flying high above them, On silent wings spread wide, Soars freedom.s embodiment And a country's sign of pride.
The mighty Eagle watches o'er all, And guards their well-earned rests. For he like they, knows the feel, Of Freedom in his chest.
And though he does his best to guard The fallen warriors' sleep, Still at times he grows so weary, And must rest his wings a-beat.
So slowly he glides his way, To where the fallen rest. And there he bides his time a bit, Among the honored Vets.
And though he knows no words, Of the valiant warriors' speech. Still they communicate, In a way that words can't reach.
Having communed with those who lie, Among the rows of stone. The Eagle takes to flight again, And resumes his post alone.
In endless soaring circles, He surely makes his rounds. Guarding the fallen heroes, Who make this hollowed ground. ~ Jack Cook
