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| Posted by: Camac 17-Jun-2008, 07:40 PM |
| On Headstones Grey The Words do say "Unknown but to God" But not so Are these Words scribed here For I am known unto Thee. Your Father, Son, or Mate was I Who answered to my Duty Call And paid the price That was My Fate In Air, on Land Or Ocean Deep. I was My Countrys' Young and Best The Fight for Freedom was My Quest And now I lay in Foreign Soil An Unmarked Grave my place of Rest. Look now upon this Stone of Grey Remember Me from bygone days For "Known Unto God" Am I. Now Known Unto Thee. Camac. |
| Posted by: UlsterScotNutt 19-Jun-2008, 05:09 PM |
| Camac, The Tomb of the Unknowns is truly a special place and holds a very special place in my heart and many others. I have often thought of who they are, who knew them, who their family and friends are, because we know they had all of this. It took another who may very well have stood next to these Unknowns, to know them, give voice and write this poem. I think this poem is special, very special. UlsterScotNutt |
| Posted by: Lady of Avalon 19-Jun-2008, 07:31 PM |
| Camac, A beautiful homage to the unknown soldier though I know that it is addressed to all that have no name on their tombstones. Thanks for this homage. LOA |
| Posted by: Camac 20-Jun-2008, 06:37 AM | ||
LOA; Thanks Luv. I wrote that poem in 2000 shortly after watching the repatriation of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa. My small homage to all the brave young Lads and Lassies. Camac. |
| Posted by: Lady of Avalon 20-Jun-2008, 04:23 PM | ||||
Allo Camac, Yes I watched it too and quite mooving even as I write this phrase I have goosebumps just thinking about it. Thanks, LOA |