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Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

0 posted 2007-09-25 12:47 PM

The old men stand proud
Before the scattered crowd,
The battered warriors
Of half-forgotten wars.
With trembling hands
They salute the flag,
And recall their youth,
Lost on foreign shores.

A marching band plays
And speeches are made
On this solemn day of remembrance.
Some reflect on the victories
But most remember the losses
And grieve for those who lie
Beneath the miles of white crosses.

Ida Werrett

May 30,1999

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2007-10-01 08:34 PM

A poignant bit of verse. Sorry I have not visited this site for awhile and am finding out what I have been missing. Joyce

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2007-10-01 09:43 PM

Thank You for your kind comment,Joyce.
Ida

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

3 posted 2009-07-30 01:06 PM

It is wise to remember... Nicely done.

Yoinn
Senior Member

since 2007-08-16

Posts 649
Michigan

4 posted 2009-08-05 08:14 PM

this is very special Ida.

Yoin

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

5 posted 2009-08-06 12:34 PM

Thank you Larry and Yoinn, I was surprised to see that someone read this. I had forgotten that I put it on here.
Ida

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

6 posted 2009-09-06 01:11 PM

this truly comes from the heart.

ARCTIC WIND

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2009-09-06 01:35 PM

Thank you Arctic Wind. Yes, It does.
Ida

brneyedgrly
Senior Member

since 2009-06-08

Posts 1125
nowhere and everywhere

8 posted 2009-09-06 11:48 PM

my favorite of yours, Ida

shellie

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

9 posted 2011-01-18 09:41 PM

This is really beautifully written...great poem, Ida. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Faith

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

10 posted 2012-04-14 01:29 PM

This is one of the best Poems of Memorial Day,
Ida. E

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

11 posted 2012-04-15 12:47 PM

Thanks, Edna. I wrote about a Memorial Day Ceremony I attended here in So. El Monte.
Ida

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