He protected us/
and wrecked his life. Who of us/
will now protect him?
OR
They protected us/
and wrecked their lives. Who of us/
will lift and help them?
Posts Tagged ‘soldier’
Who Protects Vets? Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
November 10, 2014Veterans’ Hats: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
July 10, 2014I love that veterans/
wear hats, so I know who to/
thank for my freedoms.
Who Fights For Me: Revolutionary ConTEXTing Haiku
March 3, 2013Freedom folk: you were/
Grandpas’ and Dad’s age. Now, you’re/
my kids’ years. Still, thanks!
Or
Freedom folk: you were/
Grandpas’ and Dad’s age, then mine./
Now, you’re my kids’ years.
What Is Amazing: Revolutionary IMprov Haiku
June 19, 2012A friend, relative and active-duty soldier “in country” commented on my 2500th poem posting with “That’s amazing Dave!” This is my response, with gratitude, to him.
Amazing? Not so./
Folks put their lives on the line./
That’s what’s amazing.
Cyrano Writer: Musings of a Revolutionary Romantic Poet 