THE BOY YOU WERE STRONG AND STRAIGHT/dVerse

THE BOY YOU WERE STRONG AND STRAIGHT

 

The leaves rustle

In the wind

Though this morning is quiet

Not a breath

The sky a forever blue

The blue of the uniform

 

Salute

Forward march

Like a shade drawn

Over the mountains

A lovely shade of orchid-blue

I remember the image of you

 

Strong and straight

A boy grown into a man

You walk away

Through the tall grass

Into forgotten yesterdays

 

July 20, 2018