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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

About the Author

Region, Country: South Carolina, United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Frost, Burns, Longfellow, Poe, and Johnson. I guess you've noticed these are all past masters. Other than folks on site I don't read any contemporary poets .

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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

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

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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

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

S

scribbler

7 months 2 weeks ago

I'm

glad I ran across it. Shows that poetry is alive and well among young folks

Rula

Rula

7 months 2 weeks ago

Wonderful!

I really wish this to come true.
Such an amazing imagination! Brave too!