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Memorial Day
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In honor of America's finest from every generation of our history.
Memorial Day 　 a trio of gritty combatants solemnly gathered about the alabaster bases of Arlington's finest site markers memories heralded by the rush of grief unrestrained within jackets adorned with tour ribbons medals and patches other than recall they offer no value comrades fallen now silently lay beyond their words and emotions sun or sky of gray matter not for in this place with eternity they’ll stay Tarawa and life far away, very long ago the moons of life and love held forever in the rapture of abeyance not understood now as then duty, honor bound to obey into no other mêlée or fray will they march commanded by circumstance and orders their recall sounded too late that day history knew defeat was to be temporary would that they could again rise and salute Old Glory’s unfurled majesty with pride by all that is worthy Heaven knows they’d try 06/01/2010 Jon Michael Willey

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 22, 2010

A MOST POWERFUL WORK THAT SALUTES THOSE SHINING STARS WHO GAVE THEIR ALL, WHO IN DEATH...STILL SHINE...EVEN BRIGHTER. THIS IS A KEEPER,JON AND THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH,
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on June 13, 2010

What a poem!!! It touched my soul to its very depths! Its a wonderful tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice !....M

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on June 12, 2010

A heart touching tribute Jon Michael...a powerful compelling write!
Peace and love, Carole~

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 9, 2010

I very nearly missed this one. Glad I didn't. You honor those who died, who served their country in powerfully moving lines. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on June 8, 2010

A most apt, timely, and fitting offering, Jon. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you my friend,

Regis

Reviewed by Sheri Uy

Reviewed on June 7, 2010

The past would always contribute something in shaping today. It is only right that we shouldn't forget what our elders have done to make this world more livable. A compelling write, indeed Jon. Peace and love in Christ.

Hugs,
Sheri

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 4, 2010

They gave their lives for symbols of ideals war doesn't live up to. Blindly following orders means atrocities will occurs. Invoking war gives license to killing anyone--men, women, and children-- in the zone or fog of war. I prefer the wars of Ghandi and Martin Luther King to demonizing a whole people so our highly trained, equipped and brainwashed can kill them.

That's why our troops come home demoralized and often bitter.

Ron

Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)

I agree with words already chosen - "powerful" and "compelling." You're a talented poet, Jon, with a reverent and expressive heart.

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on June 3, 2010

Gorgeous, vitally important, powerfully written.
Christine

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

The "alabaster bases" in our D/FW National Cemetery are what catch my breath. In few years past, I've made the effort to drive some Veterans
to this cemetery...a few didn't even know it was so close by.
Jon, your poetic words are such wonderful memorials to our Vets!
Blessings and Love - Micke

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Compelling pen Jon, reminds us that the headstones, monuments and flowers are for the living and those at rest have earned their peace.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on June 2, 2010

Beautiful Jon, we must remember to never forget, thanks for giving this reminder in your tribute..love and blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by D Johnson

Jon, a memorable piece fit for a day remembrance.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Such an incredible reminder and tribute, Jon...

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

And there are out there, many that have faded away like General Patton said, we should also remember those, always.
Great tribute.

Georg

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! POWERFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on June 1, 2010

Great tribute to our fallen heroes. Thank you

George

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Simply a masterpiece and a reminder for us to honor our military every day because they continue to work everyday. Yes, a sobering reminder...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Donna Chandler

Very nice. I was at a National Cemetery yesterday. It's quite sobering. Thank you for remembering.

Donna