Who Shall Speak for Him?

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Children, the days of life
are as seeds to be planted
wisely; in truth and in deed.

There will be no glory for
the young one slain, hearing
Destruction calling his name.

Decision would be the cause
to blame, gone from existence
like smoke departing a flame.

These, veiled in mourning, shall
cease their tears, and from their
minds will go the memory of his
years.

He who sows sparingly…

© Copyright 2015 Malcolm Jarell