[JustAmy]

June 28, 2010



Graphic by Aquamarine

The Rosebud

Fairest flower, lovely rose
Queen of a Summer’s Day :
Velvet petals, crimson hued,
Such beauty takes my breath away.

I pluck the rosebud, grasp it tight,
Then cry aloud in pain.
The thorns are sharp, their bite is keen,
I fling it down again.

Then I muse, such too is life,
Where joy and pain combine:
Sun and shadow, side by side,
As light and dark entwine.

I cannot throw the bud away,
Although it caused me pain.
This time I’ll hold it tenderly
And take it up again.

I’ll cherish my sweet rosebud more
For showing me today:
Life can be harsh or can be sweet
So grasp it while you may.

~ Rose Moss ~

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

[jaycee]

Very lovely graphic and sweet poem, ladies!

Amy, on my way to dentist and doctor's appointment tomorrow...dear me! Always something, isn't it? It has just started thundering and rain is pouring down, which makes it worse. Just had a huge pause in power!

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, Aqua.
Thank you for this wonderful Opening.
I hope that things have settled down in your life.
We look forward to seeing you here more often.

Have a lovely day and a beautiful week.

[GailA]

That is a beautiful rose, reminds me of my double delights I have planted in my rose arbor.