Date: 2009-05-26 09:08:15
Title: Memorial Day Poem
Here is a poem you may like. Sounds like it would be a Toby Keith Song...
It was a Memorial day just like any other year.
So I drove into town to buy some charcoal and beer.
The races yesterday, man, they sure were the best.
Having three days off makes for a really nice rest.
I took a shortcut that took me past the old graveyard.
When I saw the flags on the soldier’s graves, it hit me kinda hard.
So I stopped to show respect from beside an old oak tree,
And as the tears welled up I’d swear I heard them calling out to me...
Remember Me, I gave my life for you.
Remember Me, I died so your’d be free.
Remember Me, only for one day.
Don’t you see, you need to remember me?
I drove on to town and picked up the things I'd need today.
And that list I brought with me - I changed it along the way.
I added “Buy a Flag” just to make a start.
But the most important change was the attitude of my heart.
Here I live where freedom rings from sea to shining sea.
For over 200 years people have died so we could be free.
I for one will not disrespect their sacrifice;
Today I will honor the war dead, their children and their wives...as they call out...
Remember Me, I gave my life for you
Remember Me, I died so your’d be free
Remember Me, only for one day
Don’t you see, you need to remember me?
(Coypright @ L. P. 2006)
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