Poem
THE OLD SOLDIER AND THE FLAG
When I was growing up the 4th of July was a special day in my hometown beginning with a parade around the court house square. They still have that parade and it’s known for being one of the longest held parades in the country surviving for well over 100 years. Veterans were at the head … Continue reading
We Walk Among Heroes
I wrote this in tribute to Dr Tommy Macdonnell and all the soldiers from WWII I grew up with not realizing I was among heroes. And for all the other veterans who have bravely served. We Walk Among Heroes He was bent over and gray as he shuffled along But back in his day he … Continue reading
Freedom Isn’t Free
As we remember on this Memorial Day weekend… FREEDOM ISN’T FREE I lost my life at Valley Forge my hand froze to my gun I was but still a lad my life had just begun Because we chose to bravely fight and die for liberty Our great nation did emerge Freedom isn’t free It was … Continue reading
PARAMEDICS
This week is National Emergency Medical Services week. This poem pays tribute to all the paramedics and EMTs and what they give up and what they do in service for their communities. Thank you for your service!! Paramedics Twenty-four seven they answer the tones Going into the night to face the unknown They don’t finish … Continue reading
Christ’s Passion
With all the bunnies and eggs and candy, the world sometimes seems to forget the reason for Easter. Please enjoy this poem and think about the great sacrifice that was made for all of us. Christ’s Passion In the Garden of Gethsemane to the Father cried the Son “May this cup pass from Me” but … Continue reading