Both of these poems were written during this ritual on Memorial Day, 2006.
The ghosts of Korea rise in the night
Scared young boys haunt my sight
Through them walk the living hushed into silence
Flash bulbs pop
Tears are dropped
As the ghosts of Korea rise in the night
(written at the Korean War Memorial)
Read the words child, just read the words
It matters not why — just read the words
You say a word is mispelled?
Which one? Where?
Never mind - keep reading — maybe you’ll find it.
Wait what’s it saying about slavery and war?
Just keep reading and you’ll discover much more.
Read the words, child
Please — just read
(written at the Lincoln Memorial )
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