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A street lamp illumines our rain soaked flag as soft filtered shades of red white and blue try to let sparkles of light glisten through. Peace fills the night as a zephyr shapes rain, yet our mourning hearts have an ache for you. As dawn crests the mountains and paints our twilight sky, in pink, purple, then a golden hue, today we remember those who fought far-away, and let us not forget all their loved ones too. Our memories we recall in our own sacred way. Let us give thanks for their sacrifice; Never forget, the countless dear lives of our soldiers unknown; and thousands whose names in stone that are set. Let us have faith, their spirits to heaven have flown. So today let us offer our love in a heartfelt prayer to pray for families whose loved ones have died. Lord please bless them all, let them know we care. Let there be peace for all on this earth who abide. © Connie Marcum Wong Blessings on Memorial Day

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Date: 10/2/2017 9:08:00 AM
Well expressed feelings. Thank you for writing such a beautiful poem.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/2/2017 12:47:00 PM
It was my honor France's...thank you! : )
Date: 6/2/2017 6:25:00 AM
Then there are those who never came back, As much time flies by and we will loose track, Even though up now I have grown, Still see tomb of soldiers who are unknown. By other veterans, they did bequeath, In front of tomb do place a wreath and each time when it I do pass by, Will always remember those who for us did die.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/2/2017 6:52:00 AM
That is lovely James. Happy Belated Memorial Day. Thank you. Blessings, Connie : )
Date: 6/2/2016 7:13:00 AM
Some other day I will try to translate this immortal poem of this great writer. I once again thank you dear friend for your precious comments about Jai Shankar Prasad. I will find out if his "Kamayani" has been translated in English. It’s a masterpiece of this great writer. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra K Kapoor
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Date: 6/2/2016 7:12:00 AM
where the poet has beautifully described “The Desires of a Flower”. In one of its desire the flower says I have no desire to be placed on the crown of any King nor even do I have a desire to be used for worshiping the God. My only desire is that I should be thrown on a path where the soldiers are marching to show their bravery in fighting the enemy. Remaining part in next ..
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/17/2016 3:44:00 PM
I love that quote Ravindra. Please forgive this very late comment. Thank you so much for your comments my friend. Blessings, Connie ; )
Date: 6/2/2016 7:11:00 AM
Remembering those who have sacrificed their lives and suitably honoring and rewarding them is the most pious thing any nation should do to honor its soldiers. Blessed and adorable are those who show such bravery and fight for their country so that others may live in peace with smiles on their faces. Great write and tribute to all those who have sacrificed their lives for us dear friend. I remember, one Hindi poem written by one great Hindi poet Makhanlal Chaturvedi ... remaining part in next ..
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Date: 6/2/2016 12:03:00 AM
I checked my mail after nearly 5 days Connie and saw your comments because of internet problems. I will come back on this poem and with more details about this sweet poem on Memorial Day. Love and best wishes ....Ravindra K Kapoor
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Date: 6/1/2016 4:54:00 PM
This is beautiful and heartfelt for our country....
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Date: 5/31/2016 2:07:00 PM
This is wonderful, Connie. Very nice!
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Date: 5/30/2016 1:09:00 PM
Excellent post for Memorial Day, Connie. you are a gem!
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