Being former Nat'l Guard, I was interested in your poem. At first I thought it would be at the grave of the unknown soldier, but I never considered that a valley and I don't remember lily's. Then I thought maybe it was at a former war or battle place. So where is this poem setting at?

You mention the memories he still has of the battles, and then say the bridge of time is mended. sigh. Are they ever totally mended? So many vets out in the cold and homeless because the haunting still goes on for so many. You say we must never forget. That is so true and some cannot forget. I say,let the ones that declare war be on the front lines.

Well done! Thanks for sharing.If you've ever been in war, then prayers for your safe return mentally and emotionally too.
love, LinnAnn