under the sod and dew – v3

our refrain, the meter

the solemnity, our tribute;

a balanced meditation

praying for Memorial Day.

so many in the ground

under the sod and dew;

so many of our best, our youth,

too soon for the tomb.

edited March 22, 2015

under the sod and dew – v3

(editing original again)

edited May 24, 2014

under the sod and dew – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/under-sod-and-dew-v2.html

typed September 7, 2013

under the sod and dew

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/under-sod-and-dew.html

inspired by poems read, including:

poem, “Black and White”, by Shirley Vezina

poem, “Love”, by George Herbert”

poem “Spring Rain”, by Chip Bergeron

and several others (21 read in all)

June 4, 2013

inspired by readings at Poets’ Corner

monthly poetry reading,

at the Suncook Senior Center

June 3, 2013

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