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Memorial Day '08
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Memorial Day '08 |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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ANOTHER MEMORIAL DAY Taps play mournfully o’er the grave Loved ones bow their heads and weep The Flag folded, casket lowered down And the Hero, laid to endless sleep. This scene played out too many times With all the sadness and the pain As War torn hearts ache with the loss It happens, time and time again. All people should attend a Service To see the Honor Guard in dress attire To hear the bugler play that sad tune And to be startled, when the rifles fire. A small tribute to those who gave all The true Patriots of our great Land To face the horrors of the battlefield Where sometimes, Freedom makes its stand. War seems to be the only way, we humans Know, to change what we don’t like It seems; peaceful times are short lived Before there’s another military strike. The military/industrial complex wins No matter, if war is won or lost And the New World Order thirst for power Uncaring, what their selfish goals may cost. Maybe one day, we can live together And learn to respect those different ways Before we destroy ourselves and Earth And end the terrible price the Soldier pays. But until that day finally comes, if ever And our Brave, no longer have to die We must Honor their ultimate sacrifice Even as we wait and ponder, "Why?" And instead of just a day off work To enjoy the pleasures of our Country Just remember what this day is for To Honor those who gave all, for you and me. 5.20.2008 Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Another fine patriotic write from your poet's pen! ~ Lest we forget!  EA |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
yes...so that we never forget...let us remember...your poem keeps that before us...loved the ending |
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