Monday, April 29, 2013
For My Brother - Missing In Action 1943 Comments
Rating: ★5.0
Sweet brother, if I do not sleep
My eyes are flowers for your tomb;
And if I cannot eat my bread,
My fasts shall live like willows where you died.
...
Read full text
Thomas Merton
Best Poems
Best Member Poems
Best Classical Poems
New Poems
New Poets
Best Member Poets
Best Classical Poets
Explore Poems
Explore Poets
Poem Of The Day
Love Poems
Baby Poems
Death Poems
Sad Poems
Birthday Poems
Wedding Poems
Nature Poems
Sorry Poems
Hero Poems
Poetry E-Books
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
8/1/2025 2:02:44 PM # 1.0.0
My favorite poem - it's a hammer. Merton included it in his autobiography, and it hit me so unexpectedly. Bravo!