loss of an old man

we didn’t know
you fought in World War II
until the Taps was played
and the flag folded
and the regrets
piled up like so many
quiet moments alone.

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  1. LearningByReading Avatar
    LearningByReading

    Very pithy and emotionally stirring

  2. Jody Costa Avatar
    Jody Costa

    Thank you for your feedback, and for reading!

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