under the sod and dew – v4

the refrain, the meter

the cadence of our sorrow

of the words of our respect

the solemnity, the tribute

a balanced meditation

praying for Memorial Day

for those who are buried

row on row of marked graves

many in foreign countries

those who fought for our country

so many in the ground

under the sod and dew

so many of our best, our youth

too soon for the tomb.

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edited March 23, 2015

under the sod and dew – v4

(editing version 2)

edited March 22, 2015

under the sod and dew – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/03/under-sod-and-dew-v3.html

(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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