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Romy
Senior Member

since 2000-05-28

Posts 1170
Plantation, Florida

0 posted 2000-05-29 03:12 PM

The flag hanging from the house across the street
is barely visible,
as it waves to passersby
from behind the branches of a large tree
on the lawn.

It casts its shadow
against the sunny side of the house
long trails of tears
in the bright morning

It is as if it is calling
Remember me? Remember me?
And the brief glimpse of red
through the leaves as they sway in the breeze
reminds me of wars fought, lives lost, sacrifices.

I can’t see the blue stars
but I know instinctively that they are there.
The badges of courage, honor and determination,
shining the color of hope.

Later,as I leave for the picnic and parade,
the flag is still there, struggling to be seen
from behind the old tree
and I take a moment to answer its call,
Remember me?

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

1 posted 2000-05-29 09:03 PM

Ah..there is a flag on the house across the street from mine, of course there is a flag on mine too...as we drove around today, it amazed me how many didn't fly the flag. And then I remembered, we celebrate those who gave their lives so we can have the freedom not to fly the flag... thank you for your wonderful poem...

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

2 posted 2001-05-12 05:30 PM

This will be relevant in a few weeks....bumping now.

Dopey Dope

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Member Patricius

since 2000-08-30

Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico

3 posted 2001-05-13 05:20 PM

Wow, very well done.
I'm sure many people will appreciate this poem soon.
I liked it a lot.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

4 posted 2001-05-14 01:03 PM

I rarely pass a flag that I don't stop and give pause to my hurried thoughts. Memorial Day is a wonderful memory to the tall mountains, vast forest, plains rich in grain and the strength of memories. Thank you.

"I am not now that which I have been."

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

5 posted 2004-05-30 11:17 AM

A bump for Memorial Day 2004.

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