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This was written by 14 year old Joshua Dyer
He wrote it in under an hour for a class project
ONE THOUSAND MEN ARE WALKING
One thousand men are walking
Walking side by side
Singing songs from home
The spirit as their guide
They walk toward the light milord,
they walk towards the sun
they smoke and laugh and smile together
no foes to outrun.
These men live on forever
in the hearts of those they saved
a nation truly grateful
for the path of peace they paved.
They march as friends and comrades
but they do not march for war
step closer to salvation
a tranquil steady corps
the meadows lit with golden beams
a beacon for the brave
the emerald grass untrampled
a reward for what they gave.
They dream of those they left behind
and know they dream of them
forever in those poppy fields
there walks one thousand men
Joshua Dyer 2019 (aged 14)
Lest we forget
About This Poem
Style/Type: Structured: Western
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Candlewitch
7 months 2 weeks ago
Dear Scribbler,
Excellent write...I wish it were true! I loved the whole poem.
hugs, Cat xxx
Candlewitch
7 months 2 weeks ago
If I may ask...
who is Joshua Dyer?
scribbler
7 months 2 weeks ago
Well
I just ran across this on facebook and thought it was worth letting other see it too
Lavender
7 months 2 weeks ago
One Thousand Men Are Walking
Hello, Stan,
I recall reading this a few years back. Stirring words, solemn and reverent. Beautiful poetry from a keen young man. Very appropriate for upcoming Veterans Day.
Thank you,
L
scribbler
7 months 2 weeks ago
Hi
I thought it a new poem but new or old I think it is excellent for any age much less a 14 year old
Candlewitch
7 months 2 weeks ago
Dear Scribbler,
It is an incredible poem for any age! Thank you, Stan, for sharing it with us.
xxx Cat
scribbler
7 months 2 weeks ago
I'm
glad I ran across it. Shows that poetry is alive and well among young folks
Rula
7 months 2 weeks ago
Wonderful!
I really wish this to come true.
Such an amazing imagination! Brave too!
scribbler
7 months 2 weeks ago
That would really be great wouldn't it?
Alas there is too much evil in this world