The Wall

THE WALL

season after season, day after day
a scene somewhat surreal
some come this day with respects to pay
some come with wounds to heal

some travel far, some hardly at all,
but for them it's still the same
to honor those that gave their all
and to seek out a special name

some stand in silence, thoughts all their own
quiet reflection is their way
others speak of memories of a different time
in that land so far away

hour upon hour through out every day
a tribute to those that fell
fathers, sons, daughters, friends
searching for a name they know so well

imprinted forever, those special names
one and all had heard the call
their honor and courage never questioned
theirs the greatest sacrifice of all

placed there to honor this great country's best
from places large and small
for an eternal debt of gratitude is owed by one and all
to those who's names forever remain
inscribed upon The Wall

by P.J. Lawton