War graves 1936–1975

Tracing the route from Pamplona to Viloria de la Rioja

Sunflowers saluting the Unforgotten

The sentinel sunflowers,
roots
solidly
resisting rot. In the rich soil
standing to attention,
dead but not fallen.

Roots seeking out support
but no water
can save them now
or revive their movements
following the sun,
drooping from the rain.