Memorial Day

Most of us play, our lives like a game Both ends of our candle, consumed by the flame Choosing a curtain, buying a vowel Planning tomorrow, forsaking the now In days gone by, not so long ago We were dreaming of spring, through icy windows Fields of green clover, budding trees and daffodils Cooling homemade cobblers, on open window sills Walking barefoot in the yard, after warm morning showers Lost in our daydreams of sweet smelling flowers Now June awaits, with anticipating brides Spring has sprung, as we hear distant tides Our minds look ahead, to tropical destinations Free time with loved ones, on family vacations Camping, hiking, perhaps water skiing Traveling far away, for some casual sight seeing While we're relaxing, with minds elsewhere Spending today, on tomorrow's big dare In the hot summer sun, we'll think of the snow Taking for granted, the time that we blow For Americans, tomorrow is Memorial Day Religious or not, we should all stop and pray For all the people, who gave their lives At home and abroad, for their sacrifice Fighting and dying, for the time that we waste Ask God to love them and show them His grace Pray for their families, for the love they lost Paying the price, with the ultimate cost Think of the fallen, lost in their prime Be thankful for them and keep them in mind an original poem by the "Poemdog" Daniel Turner