Saturday dawn brings misty memories
Life-long friends are we, Jay and Joni, Les
And I, standing up for one another at
Our weddings now near thirty years ago
Today, our combined dear and gorgeous
Three, each too have become wonderful friends
Dawn takes us to that seemingly endless
Wall of polished granite, the kids at
First, quietly walking several yards out
In front, high-school-ers, now, too, cool to
Walk with us, slow-ly we read each inscribed
Name on that near endless polished wall
Carefully stepping over memorials
Old tattered love letters, yellow roses
Well loved, cherished teddy bears
And those deeply heart-felt infectious tears
Inscribed bravery, our nation’s blood
Iconic symbols of freedoms very love
Real crosses now carried in so many hearts
Reflecting tear-pools of our union’s soul
A family’s selfless and courageous gift
For a world in need of an ever-lasting
Peace, a great journey’s potent reminder
That quietly whispers love to the very
Deepest seats in each of our grateful souls
A teary connection to the family of fallen heros. Makes me feel about their loved one the way I feel about my own. So sad their loss. So grateful are we. Nonie
Excellent poem Debora, Freedom is so important. Sad poem but great write.
Straight from the soul without hesitation..The mood is nostalgic, the feelings exprssed here are moving and genuine. You are a fine wordsmith. Warm regards, Sandra
Dear Mountain Girl: Well! when you come out of the Mountains, you really make the journey worthwhile, don't you? This journey through your life to this trip to the wall is just beautiful.
theres no price on the fact that you are a treasure...Debora... very thoughtfull write indeed...from a very thoughtfull lady...and the kind worth fighting for : -)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Ms. Short - This indeed is an inspirational journey down the memory lane. It was really a very good read. You have penned the moments with so much of vividness, .................. great writings on the walls of PH!