A lone bugle honors
the fallen; twenty one
guns give a last salute;
reluctantly, we say
'goodbye' and ponder the
terrible cost of war.
A Veteran who made
it home knows the price all
too well; his body, his
mind, shattered; he wonders
if it was worth it --- the
terrible cost of war.
A family sends their
son, their daughter, off to
the front lines; they don't speak
the unspeakable fear;
they pray they don't pay the
terrible cost of war.
And we, left behind, go
on blithely, not knowing
what sacrifice truly
means; remembering to
forget --- the terrible,
terrible cost of war!
So true, and we don't really know what sacrifice means... yet not all forget... And that's the value of really studying war's terrible history...lest we do forget IT and the VET...and never should
My prayers and gratitude to each and everyone that has served our country.. My prayers to families to have strength and faith to cope with the loss of loved ones that have paid the Ultimate Cost!... and may we NEVER forget.
Love, Christine
Some walk around showing they terrible war scars, others will have them for the rest of their lifes, not the combat fears or the road bombs, no the snipers aiming for your head or for the lose of one of your limbs, the bigger scars of all is when a soldier buddy dieas in your arms, that's the stuff that nightmares are made of.
My hand goes to my heart and my tears kiss my cheek as I read this especailly after my recent visit to the Canadian War Museum and my own posting of this morning. You honour so many with your moving words here Karla...well done.
Fee
The terrible cost of war ... it makes me sad knowing that there are many who look upon this as a political statement rather than in honoring those who give of themselves for our freedom. Let us pray that we will never forget their sacrifice.
Karla, this is a beautiful write depicting just what it must be for soldiers and their families. May be never forget their sacrifices on behalf of their country.
You have set the mood for this Memorial weekend with this great write my friend. Lovely write Karla, I want to salute something. I have a flag on my porch flying in the wind. Love, Bonnie
Outstanding and memorable words and thoughts you give to your peom, Karla! We must remember our fallen comrades every day, but especially on Memorial Day. Great poem, dear friend!
Blessings and Love ~~ Micke
God bless our military men and women, Karla, and thank YOU for YOUR service! May we always remember why we are free: our military heroes and heroines! Very powerful call for remembering our veterans; thank you for writng about WHY we celebrate a holiday like Memorial Day!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >tears! < *SALUTE*
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thank you Karla...
John
Newfie Hugs are on the way, Rose
Love, Christine
Georg
Fee
I salute you. God bless you. Kathy
for the terrible cost of war. Good poem.
Well written, Karla
God Bless
Michelle~
Blessings and Love ~~ Micke
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >tears! < *SALUTE*