Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... May, 2008

May1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

Enjoy! :)











Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[yorkie]

Last year on Veteran's Day, I wrote a little note to my late husband. At that time, I was too shy to say who I spoke of.

I think it is a fitting tribute to him, to post it again, this Memorial Day:

Posted by yorkie to Kathy in Alaska
On News/Activism 11/11/2007 1:13:15 AM PST · 58 of 249

This Vetern’s Day, I still feel your presence. I remember the stories you
told me of that day from hell. I felt like I was beside you, as the
bullets shot by. I could hear them, even feel the air they left behind.
When you were hit, I wish I could have been there to help you until the
medics arrived. I am so glad your unit was there for you, to reduce the
blood loss. I know it hurt. But, I know you wouldn't have ever let anyone
know. After all, you were a proud man.

I would have been at that hospital every day, if I had known you, then. I
would have brought you everything you loved. I would have sat by your bed
and told you stories to make you smile.

Thankfully, your wounds healed, and your service to our country continued
for twenty more years.

The two Purple Hearts and the Navy Cross you received have been framed,
and are displayed respectfully.

You honored your family, your friends, your loved ones. But most of all,
you honored your Country. You believed in the Constitution. You could
recite the Bill of Rights. You wept every time you heard the Star Spangled
Banner.

You were a proud Marine, and, as I hold this folded flag, close to my
heart this Vetern’s Day, I want you to know this: Your country honors you,
thanks you and misses you. And, I miss you, too. Semper Fi!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1923991/posts

[Conspiracy Guy]

It seems like her mom was that size yesterday. But it was 28.5 years ago.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I’d have to move if it was that far. I know I’m blessed that she is close. I’d be more blessed if she was closer : )

[JustAmy]

So very beautiful, Yorkie.

You seem to have brought back the Misty Screen Virus.

Thank you for sharing your feelings with us.

((((( Yorkie )))))

[JustAmy]

Happy Saturday, M.K.

It may be bad, but it is funny.
Thank you for sharing it with us.

Have a lovely weekend.

[MEG33]

My oldest grandson turns 29 this month. Time flies!

[Conspiracy Guy]

With me being 54 and my first grand child being 2.5 months, 29 is going to be a stretch. My son just turned 27 and my daughter will be 29 in Dec.

I should have started earlier : )

[Cardhu]

Try this Amy :

“http://node1.s.thelinkup.com/8XUvuW3-~9Q29oCPtB4~GjvTCd5r~VjN_w2KmF7~AwOarAg/2008/05/24/17/0228500/seasons-FIXED%201210699279969241-9%5B1%5D.pps?disposition=attachment;filename=”seasons-FIXED+1210699279969241-9%5b1%5d.pps";

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Dolly.

Sorry to hear about your 'puter troubles.
That is so frustrating. Good luck with the borrowed monitor.

Have a stress-free Weekend.

[JustAmy]

Thanks, that worked.

Lovely presentation.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for another wonderful Memorial Day poem, Lady J.

We must remembert this weekend belongs to our military.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for the link, Yorkie.

[JustAmy]

We will be going out to dinner tonight.

If they get me out of the house, they get me away from the computer. ;^ )

Thanks so much for the hug; it was just what I needed.

[MEG33]

Enjoy your dinner out!

[JustAmy]

According to 123greetingcards.com, today is also Brother's Day.

Happy Brother's Day, (((( Bro )))).

[JustAmy]

Thank you.

[JustAmy]

Using two sources,
I found these holidays for today ....

National Escargot Day
Brother's Day
International Jazz Day
Night Baseball Day

Happy Jazz Day!!

[MEG33]

Blurry screen..Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute to your heroic husband.

[luvie]

ROFL! I was finally able (even with dial-up) to see the sign. That is hilarious and very clever of Quix!

BTW...those are very omnious storm clouds in the background! Did y’all get rain that day? Hope you got your sign indoors before it hit...if it did.

Take care. (((hugs)))

[JustAmy]

Graphic by St.Louie1

I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.
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