What Name Would You Suggest?
dc riggs acrylic on canvas 18x24 © 053108
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danny
"Weeds"
Our Nation's dead
crosses lined row upon row
pity, a shame
if the weeds are allowed to grow
they who breathed our air
laughed with gusto
cried, tears of joy
of anguish
who gave their all
for us.
Where are the families?
have they returned to the earth?
migrated far?
moved on with their lives?
do they remember?
the wildflowers still do
in colors: red, white, and blue
does it matter how long ago
they fought and died
for us?
Weeds come in many a shape, size
lost ideals, values, patriotism
wrapped in decay, it's not a surprise.
dc riggs © 31 May 2008
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