Curtis Johnson Poet Couplet

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

We defended the principles upon which we were founded.
Some of us were deeply scared and gravely wounded.

We all stood tall and fought for our “Country tis of thee”.
Some were fortunate enough and escaped free of injury.

We were men and women of many creeds, cultures, and stripes.
Some died as ‘one people’; red, yellow, brown, black, and white.

We were there for you and the world, trying to make things right.
We remembered you, as you tossed, turned, and cried in the night.

From the depths of our hearts, we speak with self respect and without
shame; some speak with wounds from head to toe; and others with a lifetime
of pain.

And yes, though without sound, some speak from our graves near and
far. Conflicts and wars have been many, but we held high the flag of
stars.

So, this Memorial Day, 2016, we, the proud and the free American
soldiers simply say, “thank you for remembering us”.

05292016 cj  PS  I was never a soldier; but I know that no one wants
to be forgotten. This was written as a way of identifying with active
members of the military, veterans, and deceased soldiers. I am
eternally grateful to them and to God.  God bless America.

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