Howdy from up North! I am reviewing you lovely piece as a part of "The Kiwi Review Challenge! - closed" 

This is an outstanding and touching epitaph to a 'common' hero.

The rhyme scheme and meter work well to reinforce the sonbre tone of the piece. Your writing is intelligent and fitting. You have told his story well.

My suggestions:
The second line of this wonderful piece reads somewhat awkwardly. It feels short by a syllable, and the choice of 'a country' as opposed to 'his country' or 'our country' seems more sterile than need be.

In stanza two, the line 'Though often we wish' may flow better as 'Though we often wish'

In stanza three, 'than before this' may flow better as 'since all this' or something to that effect. The word 'than' causes an odd internal rhyme and alliteration that does not strengthen the piece.

I love the eloquence of your final two lines. This is a beautiful tribute to a fallen hero, and an amazing man.

Thankyou for sharing. Write On!

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