Highway of Heroes -Yama-

People gather around wait for them to come home, our heroes of war their free spirits, now roam. People do salute them travel the 4 0 1, the Highway Of Heroes sits beneath the hot sun. It's a dedication to those that gave their lives, the long stretch of highway is there, when they arrive. Copyright Cynthia Jones Sept.10/2007 I thought it was a great idea, for them to name Highway 401, in Ontario, Canada, Highway Of Heroes. It is a wonderful dedication, for our troops, that arrive home on their way to the Coroner's Office. May our Heroes, always be remembered. I just found this out on the news this weekend.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 2/2/2015 9:09:00 AM
I see you are a fellow Canadian. I now live in Kelowna BC but lived most of my life in Ontario. I lived in Kitchener before moving out west, so I have spent a great deal of time driving the 401. This is a very thoughtful tribute to our fallen troops.
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Cynthia Jones
Date: 2/4/2015 9:25:00 AM
Yep. I sure am Richard. I remember you telling me before, in another comment I've read of yours. Thank you so very much for taking the time to stop by to have a read and leave a comment. I truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia
Date: 1/23/2015 6:57:00 AM
Well penned, Cynthia. How great that you have a Highway of Heroes. Your form is Quatrain. Nicely done.
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Cona Adams
Date: 2/4/2015 10:06:00 AM
I've never heard of a Yama, that's a new one on me. I like to learn new forms too. THANKS, I will look that one up and try one.
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Cynthia Jones
Date: 2/4/2015 9:21:00 AM
Cona, yes it sure is great. This form is a Yama my friend. I seek out different poetry styles, so I can try them out. Each verse....is only 6 syllables each. Thank you so very much for stopping by to have a read and leave a comment. I truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia
Date: 1/16/2015 8:41:00 AM
A wonderful tribute . . . . costly is the price of freedom - may we always remember and treasure this gift. 7
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Cynthia Jones
Date: 2/4/2015 9:18:00 AM
David, I had to make sure I penned something, so out Heroes wouldn't be forgotten. Now....their legacy will live on. :O) Thank you so very much for taking the time to stop by to have a read, leave a comment and for the rating. I truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia
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