Farewell for Now (from the Time Capsule)
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Coliseum
a scar in th’ earth
where a thumb signal
for life or death
was laud’d
then
in the most civiliz’d
of realms
Mates
how opportune
our former flesh
parch’d
to barren veins
to silent hearts
reshap’d
luster’d
by Nature
by Time
by Mankind
slumbering on
embosom’d
for inquisitive eyes
but together
still
Quietus of a Friend
in the glittering wake
of the future
he lives
lighting our way
across the mystic sea
of souls
that our whimsical tomorrows
might toast
his favorite goblet
and share the fun
of yesteryears
In Memory
I should like to dedicate this posting to Peter G, who graduated Marine Corps boot camp with me. After my short spell of military service, I went on to enjoy all the benefits of civilian life– love and marriage, rock concerts, forest hikes, great restaurants, foreign travels, wild parties, dogs and cats. As for Pete, eight months after boot camp, he was killed in a firefight. He was only 19. Now, looking at his photograph, I am deeply saddened and lost for any further words. Peace, brother.
lifeflight
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