A Memorial Day Poem

[pattyangel]

A Memorial Day Poem

by C W Johnson  

 

We walked among the crosses
Where our fallen soldiers lay.
And listened to the bugle
As TAPS began to play.

The Chaplin led a prayer
We stood with heads bowed low.
And I thought of fallen comrades
I had known so long ago.

They came from every city
Across this fertile land.
That we might live in freedom.
They lie here 'neath the sand.

I felt a little guilty
My sacrifice was small.
I only lost a little time
But these men lost their all.

Now the services are over
For this Memorial Day.
To the names upon these crosses
I just want to say,

Thanks for what you've given
No one could ask for more.
May you rest with God in heaven
From now through evermore

Edited May 24, 2013 by pattyangel

[UNEEK]

Beautiful Pattyangel --- Thank you for sharing !!  May we never forget

[az66]

Yes thank you hits close to the heart.

[DinarMillionaire]

Great poem Pattyangel, thanks for posting.

[Nelg]

Thanks for sharing.  Beautifully said.  

I am speaking (Memorial Service) at a Car Show on Sunday and I will incorporate the poem into the service.  

Thanks again.  

[pattyangel]

My pleasure for sharing. 

 

Nelg, its not mine to keep, so please do share. 

[dog53]

Great poem patty. 

My Father served in WW2 

He just didnt serve he was a actual war hero.

A great warrior .

He was the gentlest man I ever knew.

I always thought how strange it was that he could be both.

But I somehow managed by the grace of god to finally  understand it.

and it changed my life forever

[pattyangel]

Great poem patty. 

My Father served in WW2 

He just didnt serve he was a actual war hero.

A great warrior .

He was the gentlest man I ever knew.

I always thought how strange it was that he could be both.

But I somehow managed by the grace of god to finally  understand it.

and it changed my life forever

 

My Father as well is a WWll hero.  I tend to his health and to sit with him, listening and watching him light up to the memories of back in the time, is really amazing.  I'm at the stage with him that he'll tell me the same story over and over.  You know what Dog53 I never grow tired of them.  I've recorded some of them so I can pass it on to the great-grandchildren.

His years are creeping up and one day his chair will be empty, but he is my strong, courage's and with a big heart, he is my father, my hero.

 

Thanks for sharing Dog53, it touched me bitter-sweetly. 

[RodandStaff]

That was beautiful pattyangel... .thanks for sharing!!! 

[pattyangel]

That was beautiful pattyangel... .thanks for sharing!!! 

Your welcome Rod.  Forgive my mistakes and lately they have been many.  I meant to say "courageous" hero.  My mine is thinking faster than I type.  Or at least I want to think that. LOL!!!

Edited May 25, 2013 by pattyangel