The ephemeral soldier--poem by Shawn Olsonpoem, poetry, veterans, soldierA poem by Columbus Messenger writer Shawn Olson. Relating to veterans. Dedicated to Clarence Himes.

The ephemeral soldier

Shawn Olson

The ephemeral face
Of the fallen soldier—
he fought and cried
and for some cause died—
but for all he gave
his face is blank
I cannot see him
though I mark his name

The ephemeral soldier Poem by Shawn Olson... The ephemeral soldier Poem by Shawn Olson...