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
Poignant picture of those left behind while serving our country.
ReplyDeletenice...war can steal many a love...ideals can do the same...but then thats why we love them eh? smiles.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - absence well depicted.
ReplyDeleteOh very haunting last verse. Thought provoking.
ReplyDeleteoh wow, i saw that picture and was thinking of using it!! great choice.
ReplyDeletesadness evoked... well done!
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