An Answerless Question, Sonnetary Options

[jgdittier]

His picture placed upon the page appears.
How  poignant be his smile, forever gone.
He's served our cause, he's earned our honest cheers,
But yesterday, he saw his final dawn.
We lose each day a man, like he, or more,
A hero, he, who ne'er can be replaced.
It's he, the price we pay in ev'ry war.
In human terms, the loss too great a waste.*
*this is the thought addressed in the closing couplet

Were he not there, we'd still have slavery.
Were he not there, our arms would rise with "Heil!"
Were he not there, there be no bravery.
Were he not there, there'd be no life worthwhile.

With but this thought no cause can earn its keep.
Can e'er the cost of freedom be too steep?

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hi Ron.

It's so refreshing to read your poetry again! I admire those who write sonnets, I find the parameters too complex.


His picture placed upon the page appears.
How poignant be his smile, forever gone.
A good opening couplet - and sad, grabbing my attention.

He's served our cause, he's earned our honest cheers,
But yesterday, he saw his final dawn.
Well expressed Ron!

We lose each day a man, like he, or more,
A hero, he, who ne'er can be replaced.
It's he, the price we pay in ev'ry war.
In human terms, the loss too great a waste.
How truly sad - you've pulled me in and grabbed my heartstrings.

Were he not there, we'd still have slavery.
Were he not there, our arms would rise with "Heil!"
Were he not there, there be no bravery.
Were he not there, there'd be no life worthwhile.
Freedom - let it shine through and be celebrated!

With but this thought no cause can earn its keep.
Can e'er the cost of freedom be too steep?
A great ending Ron - loss of life is certainly too steep, but a necessary act (unfortunately, warring has been going on since our dawn of time).

Enjoyed!
~Cleo