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

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

[Conspiracy Guy]

That is what I realized and why I left.

[Billie]

I hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day weekend - I am enjoying all the beautiful tributes and remembrances you've posted, both here and at Rus' Finest Military Tribute. God Bless our Military, past and present.

[Lady Jag]

[WVNan]

LOL. No matter, I think it’s maxed out anyway.

[WVNan]

Smart kids. Count your blessings.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I can’t count them there are too many. But I thank the Lord everyday for the many blessings He has bestowed on me.

[Mama_Bear]

I’ve been reviewing two days of beautiful and touching Memorial Day graphics, poems and stories here at Amy’s Place. Thank you, everyone, for these tributes. You’ve helped make this day, which already has special meaning to me, even more meaningful. (I hope I didn’t forget to ping anyone. If I did, please accept my apology. Chalk it up to the cold medicine I’ve been taking that is keeping me in a fog.)

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

We Saved A Seat

We keep a place in the parlor, a seat for an old friend,
Someone who went to fight for us, we shall not see again.
But just in case he wanders by, he’s welcome to a rest.
We’ve got the seat saved just for him, as flowers will attest.

We don’t expect to see him, though we think of him a lot.
We only know he said, “I’m going, and I’ll give it all I’ve got.”
We know he gave it that and more, and didn’t pass in vain.
I guess we sorta knew it when he stepped up on the train.

I’d rather think of him that way, instead of in the mud.
And certainly I wouldn’t want to think about the blood.
Determined was his visage, and noble was his cause,
And when we count our blessings ‘round, we stop here and we pause.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . May 3, 2004
© 2004 - 2008

[Kitty Mittens]

Oh, Amy, my Eyes and Soul Fill with Tears when I Think of the Sacrifices our Military Men and Women have Made on our Behalf. Thank you in Advance to All FRiends as I Begin to Read the Contributions to the Thread. God Bless you All, and God Bless our Military and our USA.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Sweet Kitty Mittens.

Reading all of the wonderful tributes, both here and at the Finest, is very emotional. They are so sad and bring tears to our eyes as they evoke a warm feeling of knowing that our heros are not forgotten.

God Bless our Military and God Bless America.

[jaycee]

Hi Amy and all, Sorry I haven’t been around much. Had a couple of invites but mostly I’ve been getting flowers, planting flowers and playing in the good old dirt, which I love! And trying to get my pool straightened out!

Love your patriotic graphic and NNB’s lovely, touching poem! Its not the first tears I’ve shed today.. Watched the Memorial Day Service with our beloved President!

I will review all the Patriotic graphics soon!

[jaycee]

Just lovely and touching, L.J.~~~

[JustAmy]

HI Jaycee.

Thank you, many tears being shed today in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

God Bless our Military. God Bless America.

[jaycee]

Very nice, Billie! I have been busy and haven’t got to enjoy a lot but I am trying to view as much as I can to get caught up!! Happy Memorial Day to you and your family!

[jaycee]

Very nice, Amy. God Bless America, indeed!

[jaycee]

Lovely, touching Memorial Day graphic!

[jaycee]

Amen, Meg. A very lovely and touching tribute on this wonderful Memorial Day! God Bless America!

[jaycee]

Wonderful, lovely graphics, Amy and Mama Bear!

And the poem is just beautiful and touching. Thank you Conspiracy Guy! Keep writing!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Thank you

[MEG33]

Hope you feel better soon, Mama Bear..Thank you for your beautiful tributes, graphics.