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April 1, 2015
| JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends
Posted on 03/31/2015 11:13:52 PM PDT by JustAmy
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KEYWORDS: amysplace; april2015; friends; poetry
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To: MEG33; JustAmy; The Mayor; trisham; Kitty Mittens; Jane Long; LUV W; TheConservativeParty; ...
So Many Crosses
I saw so many crosses there, my eyes began to swim,
Among all the fallen heroes, how could I find just him?
But then I found I had a guide, and this One said, Fear not,
For I know all the servicemen who rest within this plot.
My guide showed me the way to find my fallen brother,
And said that in my family I would certainly find another.
And on and on He led me there, to pass by every stone,
To show me of the fallen ones, which ones had been my own.
I did not know so many had been taken of my clan.
Not all have died in battle, but each one has been a man.
A man to stand against the tide, and sweep it back to cower,
And that is why I hold them here, in this My sacred bower.
I looked in wonder round me in this forest of the brave,
Where each stubby sapling was the marker of a grave.
I said, Why have you gathered these? What is the plan you made?
He said with sadness, Many others ran away. These are the ones who stayed.
They stayed when others ran in fear. They went toward the harm.
Though many knew no more of war than being on a farm.
They were steadfast in battle, and were conquerors of fear,
I have plans to grow some more of them. This is a garden here.
The seeds of their great courage, will rest within your souls,
And when the need arises, you will find you have controls,
Over the blinding terror, over the numbing fear,
Perhaps one day it will be you who journeys here.
I was no longer trembling. I did no longer weep.
I no longer was a stranger in that strange and silent keep.
It was a ward of brothers, a loving family somehow,
And then I knew that I would be just like my brother now.
NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May10, 2004
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posted on
05/24/2015 9:48:56 AM PDT
by
NicknamedBob
(I could win the Lottery! It only slightly skews the odds against me somewhat that I don't play.)
To: NicknamedBob
Thank you, Bob, for this beautiful poem for Memorial Day Sunday.
God Bless You.
1,422
posted on
05/24/2015 9:57:20 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: MEG33
1,423
posted on
05/24/2015 10:09:30 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; trisham; Jane Long; NicknamedBob; left that other site; ...
Freedom Isn't Free
Time for lunch and a nap this rainy Memorial Day Sunday
Wishing You All A Safe And Blessed Lord's Day.
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posted on
05/24/2015 10:27:46 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: MEG33
Have a good nap, ((Meg)).
Just got a poppy from the Vets of Foreign Wars, at my local Kroger. Both of the handsome gentlemen looked to be in their late ‘80’s - ‘90’s. God bless them, all.
1,425
posted on
05/24/2015 10:39:58 AM PDT
by
Jane Long
("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
To: Jane Long
Amen...God Bless Them All
No thunderstorms on radar...good napping weather
;o)
Thank you, (((Jane))).
1,426
posted on
05/24/2015 10:46:39 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: The Mayor; MEG33; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; Diver Dave; Jane Long; lonestar; left that other site; ...
Graphic by MamaBear
Remembering our Veterans and Our Military.
We will never forget.
1,427
posted on
05/24/2015 12:22:40 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
To: MEG33
Meg, thank you for the beautiful Opening on this Memorial Day Weekend.
"The Mansions of the Lord" is perfect for today.
God Bless Our Veterans!
1,428
posted on
05/24/2015 12:27:46 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
To: The Mayor; MEG33; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; Diver Dave; Jane Long; lonestar; left that other site; ...
The American Cemetery at Brittany, France .. A total of 4410 of our military dead.
Honoring those who gave their all.
We will not forget.
1,429
posted on
05/24/2015 12:59:40 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
To: All
1,430
posted on
05/24/2015 1:12:40 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
To: JustAmy
Thank you foryour sweet comment, the beautiful tributes and wonderful words of Ronald Reagan, Amy.
1,431
posted on
05/24/2015 1:27:27 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: Jane Long
Hi Jane, love the poppy picture.
Cheers
To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
1,433
posted on
05/24/2015 3:15:39 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: MEG33
Did you get floods in your area, Megs? Hope not!
1,434
posted on
05/24/2015 3:17:37 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: MEG33
There have been lots of flooded areas here in OK since yesterday. I feel so bad for that firefighter’s family. He was the fire chief of his town. :(
1,435
posted on
05/24/2015 3:26:37 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: LUV W
Thank you for blessing us with music.LUV
I know some of our lakeside parks were closed...bu we have escaped the flooding others have suffered.
It looks clear here for now. The Hill Country really got hit.
I pray your MIL is made comfortable .Has she had surgery yet for her hip break?
1,436
posted on
05/24/2015 3:37:34 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: LUV W
I mentioned the loss of the firefighter upthread..God bless the rescuers..so sad.
1,437
posted on
05/24/2015 3:39:45 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: MEG33
She had her surgery the day after she broke her hip. it was actually the part of the femur that attaches to the socket, so it wasn’t as bad as it could have been.
She should be moved to a rehab unit in the next day or so. Thanks for asking!
1,438
posted on
05/24/2015 5:43:26 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: LUV W
I pray rehab goes well for her...I know it will be very challenging.
Hope you are getting some rest, LUV.
1,439
posted on
05/24/2015 6:04:24 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: MEG33
Hubby and I are both here, but sitting in a hospital room is more tiring than work! LOL!
1,440
posted on
05/24/2015 6:14:39 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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