[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.

[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!

[MEG33]

Thank you so much for the beautiful graphics and moving poetry honoring our fallen heroes.