Reticent and Tranquil
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Memorial Day Race
Fresh flowers, mown grass and inchoate hay
Accompany this solemn, honorable Memorial Day
Speedway fans congregate at the Indy track
Many recuperating from last night’s soiree
Visitors purchase memorabilia to take back,
Hoping their favorite drivers will lead the pack
With professional and friendly pools on the line,
Of ample anticipation, there isn’t any lack
Our American flag stands, towering and sublime;
Proudly representing victories across the brine
Butterflies stir inside the courageous competitors,
As anxiety heightens close to the starting time
God bless these drivers with confidence and vigor,
And all those who serve, protecting America’s shores.
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About the Book
Reticent and Tranquil presents an inspiring poetry collection that embraces a spiritual passion for everyday life. Author Randal Weston conjures the emotions that life’s journey brings at every turn. Inner strength is evident in his poems, along with his love for others and an appreciative attitude for those around him. Throughout our years on earth, we trek many roads. Good and bad situations are guaranteed, but the way we handle them reveals our faith and core.
From the patriotic beauty of “Old Glory” to an intriguing poem about “The Wooden Chief,” Weston’s unique voice resonates in each of his poem as they bring his innermost thoughts to life. With tones ranging from realistic to fun to dreamy and visionary, the verses of Reticent and Tranquil present his peaceful energy for all to share.
Night Stared
All was silent and all was still,
as night stared at the two men.
One wore a muddy gray uniform;
the other, a muddy blue uniform.
Both lives had ended due to
circumstantial fate. Neither
soldier would return home, marry
or have children. Had the men
met in another time, another
place, perhaps they would have
been friends. But now, all was
silent and all was still, as
night stared at the two men.
About the Author
Randal Weston graduated from Rushville High School in 1981. He served four years in the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged as a sergeant. He works for a large tree expert company. His first book, Lonesome Echoes, was also published by iUniverse in 2005. Randal lives near Everton, Indiana.