A Hero’s Tribute
by Barbara Latta
The plane’s engines
hum as it rolls to a stop
The rear hatch opens
and the door slowly drops.
Uniforms march two by
two, side by side,
Gloved hands raise to
salute those who died.
Flags drape the
coffins as they are carried away
Comrades in arms they
will be to this day.
Heroes of war who
have paid the price
Coming back home to
their loved ones cries.
They are moved to the
grave as the bugler plays taps
Young children watch
from their mother’s laps.
The rifles’ repeat
echoes off the banks
Our heroes are
resting as the nation says “thanks”.
Share your thoughts about Memorial Day or pay tribute to a hero in your life.
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