Memorial Day (in retrospect)

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Open Poetry #44

Memorial Day (in retrospect)

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2009-05-25 08:50 PM

The flags are waving briskly,
As they honor fallen dead.
“All gave some, but some gave all.”
These words I’ve often read.

I doff my hat in real respect-
For veteran’s graves I find,
But what about the sacrifice-
Of those they left behind?

The boy who’s daddy never lived,
To see him graduate.
The girl who’ll walk the aisle alone,
Since her dad met his fate.

And what about the widows-
With families left to raise.
Their sad family reunions
Are held among the graves.

And mothers, yes, and fathers-
Growing old, who mourn the loss.
Of sons they taught to love the flag-
But, O, the dreadful cost!

Patriotic foolishness?
Perhaps, but this I see…
If loving God and country-
Is foolish, so I be!

Billie Cullimore
Member

since 2009-03-27

Posts 315

1 posted 2009-05-26 02:13 AM

Thank you for the love and feelings you have so well expressed. As the mother of a Marine who served in Veat-Nam and is no longer with me I thank you again.

Love to you and yours.

Billie C.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

2 posted 2009-05-26 08:59 AM

"But what about the sacrifice-
Of those they left behind?"
No more need be said than this, everyone suffers from war.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

3 posted 2009-05-26 10:52 AM

Some very sad truths here, John.
ida

WTBAKELAR

Senior Member

since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

4 posted 2009-05-26 04:53 PM

To give your life for something you love, is not a loss or tradgity.
For no greater gift is given than to die for those you love, and though they mourn the loss, they treasure the strength of the person and cherish the soul of the fallen Hero.

wonderfull rememberence poem.
Tracey.

Oklahoma Rose
Senior Member

since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

5 posted 2009-05-26 10:46 PM

There are so many who suffer because of the war. And, for those who fought in the war, those memories are always there. I have high respect for them all. Right now, I take care of Veterans in their homes.

Rex
Member

since 2000-06-29

Posts 482
Houston, Texas

6 posted 2009-05-27 11:06 AM

A well done tribute and oh! so true.

Regards.

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