ODE TO A BRAVE SOLDIER

"Only one Soldier killed Today"
The news headlines proudly scream;
As if that's a military victory.
But the Soldier who died,
For him I still cry---
That Soldier belonged to me.

A dear son, a husband, a father;
We grieve for our loved-one true;
Only one Soldier lies dead today,But
What if that Soldier belonged to you?

2011 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets

A TRIBUTE TO MOTHER

Mothers are the heart of the family
Beautiful, faithful, and bold--
Although she may not build cathedrals
Mothers are builders of immortal souls.
Mother lives closer to God than anyone
Makers of great sacrifices galore---
What is more precious than Motherhood
Lord, grant us dear millions more.

2011 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets