Submitted by Ron Nash
LZ LaiKhe Huey’s touchdown,
warriors return from the fight
Glowing golden rays fade
beyond mountains,
shadow-dance to black
like hearts of those who wait.
Attention! Somber hand salute,
liter loaded, lifeless brothers
pass in review, olive drab
rubber, body bags
partial remains,
load ‘em up.
Hopes, dreams, futures, lost,
gone forevermore.
Engines roar, wings
flashing lights
taxi to takeoff,
back to the World, tonight.
M-14, fixed bayonet
thrust in the earth,
dog tags dangled
beneath a beret.
Jump boots, mirror shined
in the foreground.
Last Post softly played,
sunrise birthed a new day.
Warriors stand tall,
honor all who fall.
Mournful moments
Death angel fly away.
Note: “Battlefield Cross” is a solemn ceremony of those who remain alive to honor warriors killed in action.