The Fallen
by Duncan Campbell Scott
Those we have loved the dearest,
The bravest and the best,
Are summoned from the battle
To their eternal rest;
There they endure the silence,
Here we endure the pain—
He that bestows the Valor
Valor resumes again.
O, Master of all Being,
Donor of Day and Night,
Of Passion and of Beauty,
Of Sorrow and Delight,
Thou gav’st them the full treasure
Of that heroic blend—
The Pride, the Faith, the Courage,
That holdeth to the end.
Thou gavest us the Knowledge
Wherein their memories stir—
Master of Life, we thank Thee
That they were what they were.
Beautiful… Sharing.
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Thanks Bette. 🙂
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Beautiful poem shared on the appropriate day.
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Thank you Megha. 🙂
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Loved the picture-poem combination, Maverick.
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Thank you Tiny.
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So moving. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for your nice comment M.B.
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