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Remember Me
Remember Me A Tribute to all Veterans The young soldier was dying in a God forsaken place With pleading eyes he looked up into the medic’s face As he clutched the medic’s hand in fear and agony The last words the soldier whispered were, “remember me” How many soldiers fought and died in a long … Continue reading
My Mother’s Not Home Anymore
My Mother’s Not Home Anymore A dear friend’s mother was going through the ravages of Alzheimer’s. I wrote this for her. My mother’s not home anymore No one answers when I knock on the door The light in the window doesn’t shine like before My mother’s not home anymore The stately old place now a … Continue reading
Let Us Remember
Let Us Remember For those too young to understand, and those not born yet Those unable to remember what we must not forget Planes crashing into the towers, flames filling up the sky Jumpers from the buildings, knowing they would die Brave firefighters and first responders rushing to their aid While we gasped in disbelief, … Continue reading
The Old Vietnam Vet
The Old Vietnam Vet He sat on the bench at Wal-Mart up front by the door In a pair of overalls and the old cap he always wore Most just see an old man, an old guy can’t be cool But he could tell you stories, you’d never learn in school He landed on the … Continue reading
Wildflowers of Spring
Wildflowers of Spring Wild violets and yellow buttercups signal spring’s arriving Along the road Sweet William in purple splendor thriving As I walk among them I smell their sweet perfume And see white clouds of dogwood on the hill in bloom Plumes of Indian paintbrush set the fields ablaze Colors from God’s palette, beauty for … Continue reading