At the Un-National Monument along the Canadian Border
At the Un-National Monument along the Canadian Border
The poem reflects on a battlefield where no war occurred, highlighting the peace and natural beauty of the place. It suggests that the true heroism lies in the undisturbed sky and the forgotten name of the location, emphasizing neglect as a form of hallowing.
Note
with the right lens, the meaning of a place or thing that is seemingly undistinguished becomes meaningfully distinguished and worthy of poetic reframing.
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Published
1998
Summary
The poem reflects on a battlefield where no war occurred, highlighting the peace and natural beauty of the place. It suggests that the true heroism lies in the undisturbed sky and the forgotten name of the location, emphasizing neglect as a form of hallowing.
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