never fails
It's National Day again. What does it mean to you? And what do you see (as one of the songs asked)? Just another holiday? Or another wretched working day, for some? Do you fly the flag at your home, or do you just feel it in your heart, a certain pride, a joy? That you will not desert her even if she fails?
Happy National Day, my country!
image by dsnake1
never fails
never fails
the eyes wet
the first strains
of the anthem
not for me
not for the F15s
the apaches,
the fireworks
but
for those
who were here
before
and
were
not here
anymore.
09/08/2011
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I wrote this poem a couple of years back. I do not know what's keeping me from publishing it, I just don't feel like doing it then.
“My old man says when it's time to be counted, the important thing is to be man enough to stand up.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Between Planets
Shared on Poetry Pantry #213 at Poets United
© cheong lee san ( dsnake1 ) 2014
Happy National Day, my country!
image by dsnake1
never fails
never fails
the eyes wet
the first strains
of the anthem
not for me
not for the F15s
the apaches,
the fireworks
but
for those
who were here
before
and
were
not here
anymore.
09/08/2011
**********
I wrote this poem a couple of years back. I do not know what's keeping me from publishing it, I just don't feel like doing it then.
“My old man says when it's time to be counted, the important thing is to be man enough to stand up.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Between Planets
Shared on Poetry Pantry #213 at Poets United
© cheong lee san ( dsnake1 ) 2014
Labels: mindscape, National Day, Poetry, Singapore
posted by dsnake1 at 11:55 PM
13 Comments:
Very emotional piece. I can understand why it might sit in a journal for awhile... (for personal reasons only, not because of it's art)
But, as Heinlein says "...it's time to be counted..."
Carry on :-)
ZQ
oy, sounds a bit like our memorial days...its hard to see all the veterans...i am thankful...but for all those not here...it is def sad.
National pride is a Damocles sword.. At least with the thunder of Missilecarriers above.
Tears and sacrifice go hand in hand and you make this really work, great poem.
Surely a day of pride...my best wishes..
beautiful. i too think about those who aren't here anymore on national days, who fought and died for the country.
Yes, tears for those no longer here. Beautiful!
Truly a very moving write. I am glad you shared.
ZQ,
i loved your comments! :)
yes, it was for personal reasons only.
Brian,
it's actually independence day, much like your 4th of July. anyway, i got emotional not just for the servicemen, but also those who helped built up our nation, the builders (i was thinking of my dad), the engineers, the folks of other trades, even the politicians.
really appreciate your comment. :)
Bjorn,
well, it can be, especially with the superpowers. their missiles will be enough to wipe out the world many times over. :(
alan1707,
it does! thanks for the comment. :)
Sumana,
thank you!
your nation's birthday is just around the corner on the 15th? :)
Natasa,
thank you! it's also for those who helped built the nation.
Sherry,
you're very kind! i was getting emotional. :)
Mary,
always glad to be at the Pantry. :)
so many lost over so many years in so many wars based on so many fears...
Hi Kim, glad to see you around. :)
luckily, it's relatively peaceful over here.
Dude, looks like you have missed the mark here. If I don't read the intro and comments I may think this is a tribute for the fallen. Emotional, though.
that's why it has been sitting in my pc for a couple of years. and the photo doesn't help, i guessed. those planes were actually flying over the parade.
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