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Reflections
by Brian Francis Reflections
Upon
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
(July 1 - 3, 1863)
The grass now dances with a gentle breeze
Across this hallowed ground.
Where once the clash of sabres clanged
And the blood of heroes poured down.
Where farms and people were once engulfed
In the fury of a brother's war.
When death and dying were the rule of the day
And victory the only cure.
And from the ranks on either side
The battle cries were heard,
Echoing down across the fields
Where the courage of boys was stirred
The charges launched across those fields
Burnt powder filled the skies,
And through the smoke and stench there rose
So many death filled cries.
The grass now dances with the gentle breeze
Across this hallowed land.
Where once the best and worst was seen
That can come from the soul of man.
08/06/2003 Posted on 08/06/2003
Copyright © 2025 Brian Francis
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by JD Clay on 08/10/03 at 12:11 AM Your 'Reflections' pay homage to the sacrifices given for freedom and I salute you. Too bad it's not being taught in public schools anymore. Seek publication with this one, Brother.
Peace... |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 08/11/03 at 04:50 AM Hi Brian,
Just fininsh reading your poem, Reflections.
Good one in memory of our past troops. Yet, today we're still in 2 battles, and the war is over. Yeah, right. We're still losing our troops. War, is something one can never forget. I just hope and pray how soon our troops come home and safely. Peace & Joy, Jean. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 08/11/03 at 04:51 AM Yes, JD Clay is right, seeking to have it published. |
| Posted by Mara Meade on 08/11/03 at 01:13 PM Your last two lines tied this up so well... "Where once the best and worst was seen that can come from the sould of man..." Amen. Very impressive and I'm with the others in saying you should get it published. |
| Posted by David R Spellman on 08/12/03 at 01:51 PM A good reminder to us all of the lessons that history may teach us, and of the worst and best. Well done. |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 08/15/03 at 01:25 AM An eloquent reflection on the Battle of Gettysburg. Definitely a reminder of what freedom for ALL men means. |
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