Bound for the Field of War

 

Bound for the Field of War

Arise! Another selfless hero of Ukraine, setting your spirit free,

Rising above the grateful people, knelt down, on bended knee.

In indebtedness of your life, fearlessly fought, this final tribute,

For freedom, you bravely stood! In honour of you, we all salute!

There is devastation, and sorrow, at your final parting breath,

Family, and friends, are badly shaken, at your untimely death.

As the solemn procession, slowly marches on, in sadness bound,

The awful burden of grief, rips at their souls, in heartache found.

Your casket laden, with what remains, and all that has been lost,

With Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, hearts are vehemently crossed.

As the liturgical sound, of sorrow, and grief echoes, in sad tones,

Giving hope, beyond the grave, on the voyage, into the unknown.

Your spirit freed, from the land of conflict, unto God now given,

Away from the sorrow and suffering, away from your body riven.

As your body is lain, in the Field of War; Arise! Hero of Ukraine!

A headstone, lest we ever forget, and inscription of your name.

Arise! Son of Ukraine! As your spirit soars free, up into infinity,

Past the land of pain, beyond the wretched flood of tears free.

Written By: Alan.Clark@WW1POET (Sept 2023)