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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.

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Richard Lamoureux February 2, 2015 at 9:09 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. Cynthia Jones February 4, 2015 at 9:25 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

Cona Adams January 23, 2015 at 6:57 AM Well penned, Cynthia. How great that you have a Highway of Heroes. Your form is Quatrain. Nicely done. Cona Adams February 4, 2015 at 10:06 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. Cynthia Jones February 4, 2015 at 9:21 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

David Meade January 16, 2015 at 8:41 AM A wonderful tribute . . . . costly is the price of freedom - may we always remember and treasure this gift. 7 Cynthia Jones February 4, 2015 at 9:18 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