Mourning to The Flag
Welded steel wire mesh 6'6"x13' feet with 150 stainless steel leaves 5"x5", welded copper rings and 50 bronze bullets; pending by one horizontal steel post 2"x2"x7 feet and two vertical steel posts 2"x2"x24 feet. Approximate total weight 150 pounds (Placed into 5 feet deep holes).
MOURNING TO THE FLAG | DUELO A LA BANDERA |
To the waving of the flag | Al ondear de la bandera |
with honor and respect. | con honor y respeto. |
A sole lament, without | Un lamento, |
offense or insult. | sin ofensa o insulto. |
A silent scream for the pain | Un grito silencioso de dolor |
of the horror of war. | al horror de la guerra. |
A sound of call to awaken | Un llamado al despertar |
with the beat of the wind, | con el batir del viento, |
that breaks into a cry, creating | que rompe en llanto, creando |
a constant murmur of tears. | un constante murmullo de lagrimas. |