Unsung heroes - two word challenge

Sunrise follows,

warming back already bent

birds squawk, awakened,

by the sounds of early risers.

Noon warmth

embraces weariness,

soothes the ache

of heart, and sinew.

Sun sets, day done,

cool chill of twilight

stings still working hands.

Home.

Distant dream,

eyes rest

focused on

heroes unsung.

John G. Lawless

Comments: 6

Edward Nudelman Apr 11, 2007, 5:33pm EDT

yes. Amen to this. Superb

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Carol Lloyd Apr 13, 2007, 1:45am EDT

thats good ty for sharing this with all of us

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DragonSoul !. Apr 13, 2007, 8:34am EDT

Beautiful piece, John. Since this can be interpreted to be about many different people it opens the piece up to be profound in all our lives. Great two-word interpretation.

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John L. Apr 13, 2007, 12:50pm EDT

thanks for reading and commenting. I have been less active on gather as of late due to the pressing duties of being an "unsung hero"

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Kathryn E. Apr 16, 2007, 11:20am EDT

A fine tribute.

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Unsung heroes - two word challenge

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