Tonight, we hail the dead who fought with pride,
the bravest men who bled to save us all
We lay them now and pray that God will guide
their souls to stand in Lom, the Heroes' Hall,
and known as men who changed the battles' tide.
O Knights of Truth, come lift your heads, stand tall.
For you who gave us hope for days ahead,
your glorious end, a tale, we'll tell and spread!
Jan 28, 2016
Honoring The Dead (Ottava Rima Wes 3 Classic Poems WS)
About This Poem
Style/Type: Structured: Western
Review Request Direction:
What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Khalid
this is absolutely beautiful and fits well the Ottava Rima.
Bravo!!
Salam, Rula
I always find it tough trying to do iambic pentameter as I'm much more of a free verse poem writer, even rhyming can be a real headache when trying to stick to the message. I'm glad this one pull through.
Shukran Rula.
Alid