Monday, May 25, 2009

Unlearned Lesson ~ Memorial Day

Rosa 'Peace'

Of every year
The little valiant
Flags appear
On every fallen
Soldier's grave--
Symbol of what
Each died to save.
And we who see
And still have breath--
Are we no wiser
For their death?

~Dorothy Brown Thompson~
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4 comments:

  1. LythrumMay 25, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    I love the picture and the poem. I hope you have a good Memorial Day. :)

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  2. Phoenix C.May 25, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Beautiful rose and poem. Thought provoking too.

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  3. Green thumbMay 26, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    Beautiful Rose. We live in an imperfect world. All the advancements of science and technology are hollow till we can do away with the need for War.

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  4. JulieJune 3, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    How beautiful for Memorial Day!

    I climbed a mountain on that day, in Germany, with my grandson! 4 city blocks straight up the side of a mountain...just to play at the park! LOL!
    Probably one of my most memorable Memorial Days to date!
    xoxo- Julie

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