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Have a Sad Memorial Day
by Jeanette Cooper

Monday, May 25, 2009
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A day for remembering...


 

Have a Sad Memorial Day
 
I think of all the many people in this country
Glad to take a break off from work today
Pulling out their B.B.Q grills, chilling the beer
Preparing to celebrate a holiday—party time, they say.
 
But there are those who will never go to work again
Never take a day off to celebrate
They lay buried in graves with crosses
Their lives ground to an end by war’s sad state.
 
Not as many flags fly at homes anymore
On this day to commemorate our heroic dead
Our precious soldiers who fought for our country
On battlefields filled with their terror and dread.
 
Some folks often overlook the significance of this holiday
And commonly wish everyone a happy Memorial Day
Sometimes when I hear the celebrating tone
I want to reply with, have a sad Memorial Day
 
Yes, perhaps we need to have a sad Memorial Day
While remembering with sorrow and appreciation
The price that so many young soldiers have paid
While they served as the caretakers of this country.
 
So to all of you who read this
I wish you a sad Memorial Day
That is filled with warm memories of our dead soldiers
Filled with praise for veterans and those who still serve—let us pray.
 
God bless our military.
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

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Reviewed by Joyce Bell 4/7/2010
SAD AND HAPPY FEELINGS FLOOD ME...THE THOUGHT THAT MANY LIVES ARE LOST IN THE DEFENSE OF THIS COUNTRY IS SO VERY SAD...WAR ALWAYS IS...
BUT...I AM HAPPY FOR AND THANK GOD FOR THOSE BRAVE INDIVIDUALS THAT TIME AFTER TIME..MAKE THAT SACRIFICE TO KEEP AMERICA STANDING...A FREE NATION. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS TO YOU.
LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Jerry Engler 6/24/2009
I agree, Jeanette. I not only go through Memorial Days thinking of those who served in the military, but also with new-found respect, as I grow older, for all those who persisted in life to help bring us what we enjoy today. I hope you will please take the time, sometime, to read my poem, Oh My Father. Thanks........Jerry
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila 6/20/2009
Amen Jeanette! I think, with a heavy heart, about our brave soldiers from all of the wars. We really need to keep the memory of their sacrifice alive, and maybe one day wars will end. I wrote a poem "Shouldn't We Tell The Children", that speaks of the need to tell our children how we came to live free.

Anna
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 6/13/2009
So to all of you who read this
I wish you a sad Memorial Day
That is filled with warm memories of our dead soldiers
Filled with praise for veterans and those who still serve—let us pray.

Points well made, Jeanette. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Emile Tubiana 5/29/2009
Yes Jeanette, Memorial Day is not a day of celebration but of remembrance. As a poet you gave your share honorably. God bless those who gave their life and those who still carry their suffering.
Love Emile
Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson 5/29/2009
This timely reminder says it all. I'd rather try to be happy and still remember them in thought and deed...M I asked my 12 yr old grandson if he knew why we celebrate Memorial Day , and He did know why. Guess they are learning something in school!....
Reviewed by Sheila Roy 5/27/2009
A powerful reminder, Jeanette.
Sheila
Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten 5/26/2009
I thought the same thing as I sat home, why do we say..."Happy" it's so, so sad...and I commend you for putting these thought into words!
Heartfelt pen...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 5/26/2009
Amen, Jeanette, Amen.
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson 5/25/2009
This is such a wonderful Memorial Day Tribute, Jeanette. So often we forget the true meaning of these holidays...this is one of the better tributes that I've read.
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 5/25/2009
Beautifully and heartfully said, may we never forget those who so willingly sacrificed so we could leave without fear....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK 5/25/2009
Been There As My Closet True Friend Still Has All Those Bullet Holes In His Legs,i.e.Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself...

But:Greed Mongering Politician$ As Those Who You Know In Power (Israel$$) Will Still Continue To Create Wars,i.e. $BLOOD MONEY$...

AND: We US Taxpayer$ Give Them Israel Each Year In Return $3.5 Billion$ For Free In (SO CALLED) Military Aid...Throw Up....

TRASK...
Reviewed by Paul Berube 5/25/2009
AMEN Jeanette. It was never meant to be a day of celebration and partying. Sad how quickly we forget. It would be better to put Memorial Day back on May 30th like it was meant to be. Regardless of what day of the week it falls on. Our Patriotism has gone to hell as is our country. Great piece of honest work my friend. God bless.
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle 5/25/2009
An excellent poem that was well written and full of honesty that I agree with.take care

EDWIN
Reviewed by Mary Lacey, Desertrat 5/25/2009
Jeannette,

A wonderful tribute to our fallen heroes, and yes, it is so true, it just seems like another day off from work. Let us remember.

Mary
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 5/25/2009
God bless our military, and God bless you for penning this powerful reminder! Well done, Jeanette; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( *tears!*

SALUTE!! Thank YOU for remembering why we REALLY celebrate this holiday!!
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 5/25/2009
Jeanette,

I sit here, with tears running down my face, in honor of those who you eloquently pay tribute to in these lines - as the daughter, sister, niece, cousin of Veterans, as well as a USAF Veteran, myself, thank YOU for honoring those who've served. Excellent.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. *tears*
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 5/25/2009
an excellent write for the day-i remember when there were memorial day parades and then a walk to put flags on the graves of fallen soldiers and all the houses flew flags--i don't see that so much any more-
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