Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Standing When They Passed – v4

Rising as they approached
the girls and I
like the others
on the parade route
seated on the curb,
some in lawn chairs
as the bands marched by

Rising from our seats
a simple gesture, thanks,
standing when they passed
the ones who fought for us
who served when they were called
carrying our country’s colors
for which so many paid the price

Applauding as they walked by
stopping to honor
those who fought and died
buried in some foreign grave
for our freedoms still
those who came home again
and those fighting for us now.


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edited November 11, 2014
Standing When They Passed – v4

edited May 24, 2014
Standing When They Passed – v3
edited May 30, 2011
Standing When They Passed – v2
Memorial Day 2011
May 31, 2010
Standing When They Passed

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