Sunday, May 29, 2011

Memorial Day 2011

Hi everyone-I'm happy to be joining Mizz Jenny for Saturday Centus! We can use up to 100 words and the prompt this week is "the legacy of heroes".
The legacy of heroes...

The task at hand couldn't be ignored,
Even though the cost would be high.
Each of them fought for their country,
Some were called upon to die.

Today we bow our heads in gratitude,
For their ultimate sacrifice and sigh.
When asked what's the legacy of heroes,
We simply must remember why.

Happy Memorial Day!
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31 comments:

  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 29, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Hello Lynn,
    This is so lovely. I hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. JudieMay 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Your poem is lovely. I seriously question the decision of the politicians who took us into Iraq, while the real terrorist who attacked our country, and took so many lives was ignored for so many years. Please read my post.

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  3. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Straight from the heart. Beautiful.
    Happy Memorial Day.

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  4. LVMay 29, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    A very nice tribute honoring those serving our country on Memorial Day.

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  5. Kathy WalkerMay 29, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Very nice tribute.

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  6. DonnieMay 29, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    That was perfect for the prompt. A very poignant poem. Have a great Memorial Day. Hugs.

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  7. LaMay 29, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Beautiful sentiment, Lynn. Have a wonderful Mmorial Day.

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  8. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsMay 29, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Perfect...Memorial Day has been around since the Civil War even though it wasn't always called Memorial Day.
    Have a beautiful week!!!

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  9. Barbara F.May 29, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Beautiful post, Lynn. You are a real poet. xo,

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  10. TexWisGirlMay 29, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    that was really wonderfully said...

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  11. Olive TreeMay 29, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    A great reminder in beautiful string of words. We do have to remember them. Have a wonderful Memorial Day.

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  12. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comMay 30, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Beautiful tribute and so true. I am sure that vets all over would love this too! Happy Memorial Day to you sweet lady!

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  13. LeslieMay 30, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    well said. Happy Memorial day!!!!

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  14. TgoetteMay 30, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    That was beautiful, Lynn. You have a wonderful way with verse! Happy Memorial Day to you too!

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  15. gautami tripathyMay 30, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    jingling chains

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  16. ~✽Mumsy✽~May 30, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Happy Memorial Day to you..

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  17. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowMay 30, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What a lovely poem. Happy Memorial Day!

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  18. The Single NesterMay 30, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Lovely thoughts. Fly that flag high!

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  19. Mary BergfeldMay 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    What a lovely tribute. I hope you had a grand holiday. Blessings...Mary

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  20. NonnaMay 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Perfect poem and outstanding post for Memorial Day !

    I am in awe of what our service members and families sacrifice for us both in peace and in war !!!

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  21. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Well said great poem. ✩Happy Memorial Day!✩

    Dee
    Your new follower

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  22. DiannMay 30, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    A perfect poem for today Lynn. Happy Memorial day to you and your family!

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  23. MarilynMay 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Just discovered your blog, it is wonderful. Thank you for your wonderful tribute to our veterans. My husband just came home from marching in Memorial events in our hometown, "The birth place of American Liberty" - Lexington Ma. thank you.

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  24. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    i cant keep my eyes of your page mmm

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  25. bjMay 30, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    A very sweet tribute to our veterans and those serving now.
    hugs, bj

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  26. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Lynn,
    You do this so well!
    Lovely tribute, and hope you had a wonderful weekend!

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  27. Susan AndersonMay 31, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    A good reminder.

    Thanks.

    =)

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  28. DebbieMay 31, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Excellent!
    I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day!

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  29. ChristyMay 31, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    beautiful poem! love it!

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  30. cj SchlottmanJune 1, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love this poem! You said so much in so few words, which, to me, is the essence of a good poem. Thanks.

    Namaste..........cj

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  31. JennyJune 11, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What a moving tribute to so many.

    What beautiful word crafting to express such poignant emotions.

    This was really excellent.

    Powerful and true.

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