© 2014 Jeanne E Webster. All rights reserved and observed
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As I raised our flag this Memorial day,
That grand red, white and blue,
I thought of all those who had died
For our country, so free and true.
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Their precious blood, sweat and nerve
Permeate each golden grain of sand
And inhabit every leaf and grass:
Walk softly on this sacred land.
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The wind still resonates their cries
Do you hear them calling out?
From sea to shining seas they sound
Over every hill and dale they shout:
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“Oh, say can you see
By the dawn’s early light,
The glorious red, white and blue?
It’s still there! It’s within sight!”
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We’ll hold dear your sacred trust
Endowed to us and our followers too;
Your sacrifices were not in vain!
Our hearts reiterate with tribute to you!
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Excellent, Jeanne.
Blessings on this special day, Sheri! Prayers and special thoughts for you and your husband.
Thank you Jeanne. May your day be filled with blessings from above.
They are, and you most definitely are one of them! My dear sweet friend, Sheri. 🙂
Such beautiful and poignant. Thank you for the reminder of what this day is really all about! ~Blessings~
A memory-filled Memorial Day to you also. Blessings on your 11 year marriage, Rebecca, and I look forward to another friendship here at WordPress! Shalom