*** A Memorial Day poem to honor ourselves.
Peace Upon The LandHave you ever noticed how a sense of PeaceSettles upon The Land this time of year?People halt their usual daily routines.All over the country we feast and celebrate,Everyone happily enjoying time from work.
Lots of families pack up and go on holiday.The kids are excited every time this year.Plans are made; places are visited all in a rush,Only to return again to the same daily hurry.
Everyone talks excitedly about what they are cooking,Grilling in their back yards for this holiday menu.Competitions abound for cooking festivals and neighborsAs to who has the best food everyone loves to eat.
Businesses sponsor special Memorial Day weekend salesHoping to get customers in the door and move the goods.Customers are praying for a good deal they normally can’t afford.The deals are struck and happy faces glow on sales days.
Memorial Day parades blare loud music while old andYoung veterans march by the yelling flag-waving fans.Children laugh at the excitement; Parents jostle for a good look.Veterans barely smile but wave as tears glisten on their faces.
Maybe this year everyone will begin the Remembering.Someone will start the national conversation, the storyteller.Maybe this year they will stop their hurry and raise their glass.We will suddenly realize we are meant to be the protectors.
Meant to create stronger government, avoiding those warsAnd change the holiday of visiting cemeteries to weep.Maybe this year we will accept their sacrifices as our own.We owe them a lasting Peace to settle upon The Land.
Denny LyonCopyright 28 May 2010All Rights Reserved
*** I would be honored if you choose to use this poem on your site or blog. Please include attribution and a link back to this blog post. (Please drop me an email so I can thank you: warriorspearl@gmail.com) Thank you and have a great Memorial Day. Remember those who have fought for us and renew your commitment to fight for them. We are all one America.Photo CreditsFlag waving at cemetery by Beverly & Pack @ flickrFlags at Arlington Cemetery by The U.S. Army @ flickrCentral Park Memorial Day festival by Ed Yourdon @ flickrFuneral flag by Beverly & Pack @ flickrChild at the cemetery by ingridtaylar @ flickrHuman flag by marada @ flickrHorns blaring at marada @ flickrGrilling hamburgers by {nutmeg} @ flickr*** THANKS for visiting, feel welcome to drop a comment or opinion, enjoy bookmarking this post on your favorite social site, a big shout out to awesome current subscribers – and if you are new to this blog, please subscribe in a reader or by email updates!
Peace Upon The LandHave you ever noticed how a sense of PeaceSettles upon The Land this time of year?People halt their usual daily routines.All over the country we feast and celebrate,Everyone happily enjoying time from work.
Lots of families pack up and go on holiday.The kids are excited every time this year.Plans are made; places are visited all in a rush,Only to return again to the same daily hurry.
Everyone talks excitedly about what they are cooking,Grilling in their back yards for this holiday menu.Competitions abound for cooking festivals and neighborsAs to who has the best food everyone loves to eat.
Businesses sponsor special Memorial Day weekend salesHoping to get customers in the door and move the goods.Customers are praying for a good deal they normally can’t afford.The deals are struck and happy faces glow on sales days.
Memorial Day parades blare loud music while old andYoung veterans march by the yelling flag-waving fans.Children laugh at the excitement; Parents jostle for a good look.Veterans barely smile but wave as tears glisten on their faces.
Maybe this year everyone will begin the Remembering.Someone will start the national conversation, the storyteller.Maybe this year they will stop their hurry and raise their glass.We will suddenly realize we are meant to be the protectors.
Meant to create stronger government, avoiding those warsAnd change the holiday of visiting cemeteries to weep.Maybe this year we will accept their sacrifices as our own.We owe them a lasting Peace to settle upon The Land.
Denny LyonCopyright 28 May 2010All Rights Reserved *** I would be honored if you choose to use this poem on your site or blog. Please include attribution and a link back to this blog post. (Please drop me an email so I can thank you: warriorspearl@gmail.com) Thank you and have a great Memorial Day. Remember those who have fought for us and renew your commitment to fight for them. We are all one America.Photo CreditsFlag waving at cemetery by Beverly & Pack @ flickrFlags at Arlington Cemetery by The U.S. Army @ flickrCentral Park Memorial Day festival by Ed Yourdon @ flickrFuneral flag by Beverly & Pack @ flickrChild at the cemetery by ingridtaylar @ flickrHuman flag by marada @ flickrHorns blaring at marada @ flickrGrilling hamburgers by {nutmeg} @ flickr*** THANKS for visiting, feel welcome to drop a comment or opinion, enjoy bookmarking this post on your favorite social site, a big shout out to awesome current subscribers – and if you are new to this blog, please subscribe in a reader or by email updates!
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