For You There Is No Wall

 

For you there is no Wall, there is only my

fading memories that grow weaker with

time

 

These solemn fading memories are slightly

brightened by my nightmares in the night,

nightmares that recall the horror of your

deaths and the extreme sadness I feel because

I couldn't save you

 

For you there is no Wall, your deaths are

honored only in my fading memories.  This

honor must not ever be lost but how do I

maintain the memories so very, very

important

 

The nightmares are terrible but without

them, the honor of knowing you wonderful

people will be forever lost

 

My Scouts, my wonderful Montagnards, the

honor of fighting beside you is fading with

my memory. 

 

You gave so much to me and I couldn't save

you

 

I feel I failed you so badly

 

Now my memory is fading and I am failing

you even more.  If I forget you, my guilt will

be unbearable

 

I pray the nightmares continue because

without them, I fear I will lose you and the

honor you desire so very much.

 

© 17 July 2005 Charles Schwiderski

Awarded 17 July 2005

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