November 10, 2016

"A Day to Remember"


“A Day to Remember”

cji
11/11/16

There are no cheering crowds
mostly just silent observations
kneeling in humble prayers
tears freely to rain upon cheeks
no parades – no crowds – no …
this is a day to be remembered
for now and in the distant past
even for those in the future years
Veteran’s Day – honoring today
valor, bravery, duty, service
so many women, men, children
families, parents, neighbors
visiting hallowed grounds fair
extending feelings and emotions
knowing here many died for us
that we might live free within
some having given their all
a nation should stand in awe
understanding many will not
(but this isn’t their day – today
however their freedoms come
those who served where called)
many live free today thankful
for the Veterans of our Nation
One Nation Under God Still
amid the silence of prayer
within the silent crowds!


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