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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE SERVICE STAR, by KENNETH WIGGINS PORTER
First Line: She saw in the window a single star
Last Line: "he is in fort leavenworth."
Subject(s): Mothers & Sons; Pride; Soldiers; Sons; War; Self-esteem; Self-respect
First Line: She saw in the window a single star
Last Line: "he is in fort leavenworth."
Subject(s): Mothers & Sons; Pride; Soldiers; Sons; War; Self-esteem; Self-respect
She saw in the window a single star
And said: "I see you've a son in the war
For the freedom of the earth.
And where is he?" The mother replied
In a voice that was taut as a bow with pride:
"He is in Fort Leavenworth."
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