Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Absence

My heart grows fonder
As each day passes us by
With you there, me here

There is a shadow
Upon my aching body
Where you once held me

Off to war you went
Idealist through and through
When will you return?




This is for Sensational Haiku Wednesdays

6 comments:

  1. Poignant picture of those left behind while serving our country.

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  2. nice...war can steal many a love...ideals can do the same...but then thats why we love them eh? smiles.

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  3. Beautiful - absence well depicted.

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  4. Oh very haunting last verse. Thought provoking.

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  5. oh wow, i saw that picture and was thinking of using it!! great choice.

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