Ode to a fallen soldier

Jean-Marie Winer Marthone
2 novembre 1929 - 23 octobre 2019

With eyes wide open
he took the pain
the weight of old age
had finally won
He chose nightfall
for, it is significant
Because he is free
Freedom comes
into the night
and onto the fight
With broken chains
freedom from suffering
and pain...
The weight of old age
and not by violence
under the watchful eyes
of his son
the soldier is gone
to glory
The people
may never know
the struggle, his victories
defeat and sorrow.
My father, the soldier
fought the good fight
against tyranny.
On his way to touch
the face of God
he saw Toto Laleau
his best friend
leading the way
towards the stairway
to heaven
and salvation...

Author: Weiner Marthone © 2019