Veteran's Remembrance

Veteran's Remembrance

In the 11th hour, on the 11th month and 11th day each year the US celebrates, honors and remembers it’s Veteran’s of War…
Last year in an attempt at balancing the power to creatively express my peaceful self, as a previous anti-war activist who had never truly delved into the depths of ‘casualties of war’, learning even more that they went beyond the physical or deceased sense of the term. Creating a series called PEACE CANDLES that began with the importance of our votes, I was soon inspired by the real reasoning behind some of our holidays. This series brought on an amazing series of collaborations, but the Veteran’s Remembrance (III) one had to be the most profound of these experiences, as it inspired this poetry and a whole new way of looking at ‘Warriors’...

Singing for Heroes

Unsung heroes of time and eternity gone by,
upon eagle’s wings please hear harmony’s cry;

I know of the courage in your brave, purple heart’s,
the valor that runs deep through all body parts;

No medals or ribbons could suffice true zeal
of facing the devil, declaring “NO DEAL!”

Senses denatured to the ills of humankind,
focusing on ‘cause’ without losing one’s mind;

War, we were taught, is freedoms price tag,
for waving or planting the colors of our flag;

Laying claim to faith and dignity to rites
for victim nations, to empower from plights;

A noble choice to risk one’s life and limb,
while ignorance decides whether to sink or swim;

My promise to you from this moment on,
your memories heard in ephiphenomenon;

With love and honor, respectfully I’ll close -
each dawn sound the bugle, each eve with a rose.

TK Rosevear 11/11/07

Sound the Bugle by Bryan Adams
There were Roses written by Tommy Sands are the two pieces of music that inspired the last line of this poem, and each day I hear the first song, while each evening I hear the latter.

In remembrance of all Veteran’s of all wars and to all those still walking with the memories and all who have been lost…

Peace Candles III includes interviews with soldier’s requests on how they wish to be remembered…

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