Today we observe Memorial Day here in the US. The day is set aside to honor those who died in service to our country.
from Indianabarrister.com
Just my opinion, but I think a fair measure of how we honor our fallen heroes is by how we treat those heroes who still are with us. Today I share two poems I wrote about our vets.
Old send young to fight. Mothers bury their children. The rest go shopping. .
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Coming home from war, vets find more stress awaits. The suicide rates are high. Why? Homelessness (please find a job) Unemployment (please get some help) Mental Illness (please apply for assistance). Long waits for benefits, courtesy of the government. But hey, here’s a free coffee. Thanks for defending democracy!.
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Do you have a Memorial Day poem you’d like to share?
I like the second one – enough things for pondering about – Thanks Rumpy. Have a great memorial monday
Posted by easyweimaraner | May 27, 2013, 5:46 AMWell said Rumpy! we have ANZAC day on the 25th of April and our rememberance day is in November 11th the elevnth hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. ANZAC day we wear a badge with a ‘diggers hat’ on it or a piece or Rosemary for rememberance.Rememberance day we wear a red poppy.
I believe it is true and shameful that returned service people are disregarded.This year i was so happy to see that attending our ANZAC day march were the dogs that work in the services,their contribution proudly honoured also.
Posted by fozziemum | May 27, 2013, 5:47 AMWishing you all a peaceful Memorial Day. We like your very powerful and emotive poems. Take care
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Posted by Old Kitty | May 27, 2013, 7:12 AMThank you!!!
Posted by rumpydog | May 27, 2013, 7:36 AMBecause they were there
We are now here in peace
Because they served for our country
We now have smile on our faces
Heroes are forever
On the day we remember them
Although I’m not American, I wrote this poem thinking if I were American.
Please excuse me, if I say something wrong in it.
Kevin xxx
Posted by eripanwkevin | May 27, 2013, 7:12 AMIt’s a wonderful poem Kevin!!!! Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by rumpydog | May 27, 2013, 7:24 AMThanks Rumpy!!! *blush*
Posted by eripanwkevin | May 27, 2013, 5:54 PMbel hommage à tout les disparus dans un effort de guerre !
@bientot
Posted by Gaël LOAËC/Paul ANDREWS (Blog 3) | May 27, 2013, 7:37 AMHappy Memorial Day!
The Florida Furkids
Posted by The Florida Furkids | May 27, 2013, 7:46 AMWe no really suppurrt da Memorial Day sales. We no think that very thoughtful.
Posted by Shiva & Jaya | May 27, 2013, 8:01 AMHi Rumpy thank you and your Mum for your recent support.
I am as angry as you for our returned soldiers , who are left some disabled physically or mentally and many even both. Our government is as sadly and woefully remiss as yours in helping these brave lost souls. My two brothers ( one a retired, life long soldier with plenty of service under his belt) work for SAFFA an organization to help such soldiers. He has to beg, steel and borrow to get help. Especially beg as he goes cap in hand to charities and government! Sorry to go on but it is a sore point to me and many! I did write a poem on the subject in fact I have written many but here is last one I wrote.
http://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/who-to-trust/
Love and hugs to you all. xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by willowdot21 | May 27, 2013, 8:37 AMameni!
Posted by scoopandsteam | May 27, 2013, 10:46 AMReblogged this on Scoop and Steamer and commented:
amen……!
Posted by scoopandsteam | May 27, 2013, 10:50 AMHere’s a poem to honor vets and the service dogs trained to help some of them:
Soldiers deployed
Danger hard to avoid
Home once again
the stress still remains
But some will find strength
and a bond they will gain
With a service dog trained
to stand by through the pain
Those service dogs are my heroes.
Posted by Bongo | May 27, 2013, 2:36 PM*sniff* beautiful poem Bongo!!! *pawapplause*
Posted by eripanwkevin | May 27, 2013, 5:53 PMThanks Kevin.
Posted by Bongo | May 27, 2013, 7:05 PMWonderful!!!! Thanks Bongo!
Posted by rumpydog | May 27, 2013, 7:18 PMSad but true.
Posted by kdkh | May 27, 2013, 2:47 PMThank you.
Posted by The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap | May 27, 2013, 4:00 PMRumpy, you sure make us think.
Happy Memorial Day…though when you think about it, it’s not really a happy day, is it?
Posted by theislandcats | May 27, 2013, 7:34 PMlong rows of white stone
many flags flutter in breeze
some day war may end
Posted by Annabelle Essert (@RainbowCatsx8) | May 27, 2013, 8:41 PMWe are grateful for those who gave everything to ensure the freedoms we enjoy. Happy Memorial Day, Rumpy.
Posted by meowmeowmans | May 27, 2013, 8:55 PMThinking of you all on this day Rumpy. We should always honour & remember those who fought so that we may live the way we do today x
Posted by boscocat | May 27, 2013, 9:39 PMWell, we were told about a decade ago that they best way to support our troops was to go shopping. Guess people took it seriously. Some people don’t need to be told, unfortunately.
Posted by Bernadette | May 27, 2013, 10:14 PMI like your poems… and am as perplexed about the USA’s Memorial Day Sales as I am about some of Australia’s attitudes to our similar ANZAC Day … just another retail opportunity.
Posted by EllaDee | May 28, 2013, 12:46 AMWise words Rumpy.
Posted by stanze | May 28, 2013, 4:09 PMYes!
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