Memorial Day (poem) by A. Keith Barton on AuthorsDen

Memorial Day
by A. Keith Barton → (All Poetry by A. Keith Barton)
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A tribute to soldiers all.

Rows of headstones cascading down the hill Names and dates inscribed forever instilled Soldiers who gave their lives for freedom Seeking never a trumpet sound or stardom A tradition dating back to the civil war Where brother fought brother in fields of gore A wife places flowers on a limestone cross To remember a husband who’s forever lost Brothers and sisters mourn their beloved Who gave her heart while others suffered Men and women heroes all Now prone where they once stood tall Children remember on this special day Loved ones who neglected to stay Instead gave their lives for our country On foreign soil in tanks and infantry Mothers and fathers forever missed Who left suddenly without a kiss A nation salutes those who gave their lives And remembers those families forever deprived Of mothers and daughters, fathers and sons Who are proud of their service for everyone Who cherishes freedom knowing the cost Of those men and women who are never lost

Reviewed by Joy Hale

Reviewed on June 30, 2011

Riveting poem. Well written. This reminds me of a poem I submitted called "The Cost Of Freedom"; perhaps you will stop by my site and read it sometime. I enjoyed your poem immensely. Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on May 26, 2008

Very good memorial day poem. All you said is so true and we should respect our dead and loved ones living still too. Glad our nation has a day like this. May it never be taken away from us.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Well said.

Ron

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

poignant and stirring write-well written tribute

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

God bless our soldiers, living and gone, and God bless our veterans from ALL wars! Thank you for remembering the REAL reason why we celebrate Memorial Day!

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

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Thank you for remembering sacrifices, paid - this daughter of/sister of/niece of/cousin of Veterans, as well as a Veteran, herself, thanks you - I will remember -

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