Elsie, Elsie, ring your bell,
bring here all the boys.
Summon back the ones who died
from where they were deployed.
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Bandage up their arms and legs,
Take away their fears.
Erase the flashbacks in their minds
that always re-appear.
~
Tell them it was just a dream,
The bloody fields are dry.
Pretend you never heard of war
in case they wonder why.
~
Don’t forget the oceans blue,
there you’ll find our men ~
The ones who flew or sailed the ships
that never rose again. ~
~
When at last they’ve all come home
and no more tears are shed,
Elsie, they’ll be no more taps,
ring your bell instead.
The poem was written with compassion and I felt it .
Thank you, Fia.
I love this! What a great read on Veteran’s Day!
Thank you for posting this.
My grandpa was a WWII Army veteran so this hits home.
Wow! If he was alive I’d thank him for his courageous service. Thanks for the comment, Adelly. 🙂
Tim, this really took me into Elsie’s heart and what she meant to our wounded men. I could feel the emotions here and the depth of your remembrance for her and the men she gave solace in their darkest hours. Truly a great poem.
John
I appreciate the comment, John. Thank you.
Powerfully penned, Tim. Excellent write and a heartfelt tribute my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
Thanks very much, Damian.
hello beautiful Fia beautifully written and inspirational my sister is currently a commander in the Navy she started in the Marines where she became the first female to be part of a Helo squad she has been deployed all over including Iraq… this write of your reminded me how important these people are to the peace we enjoy here thank you ❤️
I gave Fia the message, crimsin.
Excellent piece of writing Tim. Well said and emotionally driven. The words shine bright. Nice work.
Thanks very much, Voi. 🙂