Lost Brother

He died

as he had lived
...dirty, hungry,

and alone

To some

it did not matter...
just a street person

gone

Once a soldier

…was he
and earned medals

 for bravery

He fought

 in a jungle land
...a member

of an elite band

Now he lies in a grave

with no name
and to his funeral

not one person came

He used to dream

every night of them all...
fallen brothers …

 names on The Wall

Now

 he has gone on

and he

is no longer alone

The Brothers

of the Wall

have welcomed

him home.

©8/5/05 Faye Sizemore

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