The Unkept Grave

While at the cemetery the other day I noticed a neglected grave Covered with dirt and debris I knew it could be saved I moved away all the debris Then I swept the area clean After a little bit of work The name and dates could be seen The name said, Robert Ellsworth Born in nineteen fifty two It said he fought in the war As part of attack aircrew I thought that it was sad No one to keep his grave clean His life was short in duration With many unfulfilled dreams So I took it upon myself To keep clean his final resting spot I placed some flowers Next to his headstone in a little pot Now I don't know this person Or his family at all But I feel his grave should be clean After all, he answered his country's call So one a week I go by To put fresh flowers at his grave The fact he fought for his country That alone tells me he was brave He may well have passed away So many years ago But I can still show respect For someone I didn't even know Sure he is a stranger Someone I didn't know But that should never stop you From letting a little kindness show 3-6-20/RjH