Posted on 05/22/2015 3:37:23 AM PDT by Vigilantcitizen
Flag Folded Thirteen Times
The boy gazed curiously at the box on the wall
It's glass face held memories his grandmother recalled
A medic kit, wallet, and pictures of happier times
A purple heart, bronze star, and a flag folded thirteen times
The boy always wondered, but refrained to pry
Many times he saw his grandma cry
Tears filled her eyes creased with lines
In front of the flag folded thirteen times
One Memorial Day, grandma thought the boy was ready
She took a deep breath, made her heart steady
Although it caused her a lot of pain
The boy deserved it because he shared the name
“I was pregnant with your dad when the telegram came”
“We regret to inform you and had your grandpas name”
“Your grandpa died having never laid eyes”
“On your dad” as she cried
“His unit was rebuilding a blown up bridge”
“When across the river over the ridge”
“Came the sound our GI's did hate”
“A barrage of incoming German 88's”
“Wherever they landed wounded soldiers laid”
“Your grandpa bravely went forward to render aid”
“The first wounded he did arrive”
“Then your grandpa was no longer alive”
Now that boy has grandkids himself
In his house that box sits on a shelf
Every Memorial Day he looks at it and cries
The flag folded thirteeen times
Nice. Thanks.
To all service men and women who paid the ultimate price, we salute you, we thank you, we honor you. RIP.
Thank you.
Ping
Excellent!
Thank you.
Bttt
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