I have posted the story of how "TAPS" was written under ARTICLES in my den. I hope you'll stop by to read it. Have a blessed Memorial Day
Day is done, gone the sun,
from the lakes, from the hills,
from the sky.
All is well, safey rest,
God is nigh.
Fading light, dims the sight,
and a star,gems the sky,
gleaming bright.
From afar, drawing nigh,
falls the night.
Thanks and praise,for our days,
neath the sun, neath the stars,
neath the sky.
As we go, this we know,
God is nigh
Written by Captain Ellicombe's
son who was mortally wounded during the Civil War in 1862. The story is quite interesting and a testament of valor and bravery.
So those are the actual lyrics inspired by the tune? Amazing how you find this. I'll read the story. Very appropriate posting for this past weekend - a soldier in battle really only has God by his side...
The most haunting of songs - thank you for reposting this, today of all days - as we honor those fallen and those who serve - this dauther of/sister of/niece of/cousin of Veterans, and a Veteran, herslf, thanks you for remembering -
For the past two years (2006-2008) The Bridge of Silver Wings has earned a name for itself both as a series of poems published in different e-zines and as a book first published in 2007.
What makes this 2009 edition a special one is th
Christmas - only days away; plastic snowmen and glowing reindeer adorn the lawns of neighborhoods all across America. All is calm, all is bright, and yet there is something tragically wrong about this Christmas night.
With swift passage thr
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Blessings,
Joyce B.
Christine
thank you...
John
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Happy Memorial Day to you too!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D