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On Memorial Day

My only son once asked me why
  A fine mist, today, enveloped my eye
As I began his query to answer
  Caught in my throat, a battle cry


          May 27, 2019
       Memorial Day, USA
  Favorite Poem from May, 2019
       Sponsor: Julie Ward 
         Placement: N/A

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John Hamilton

August 10, 2019 at 6:41 PM

Congrats Gershon on a fine placement this time around!

Gershon Wolf

August 10, 2019 at 9:58 PM

Thank you, John. Very much appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

June 8, 2019 at 6:12 PM

Hello Gershon Wolf,I get it you were thinking of M Dayemoral Day. That is why your eyes were teary. have a nice evening my friend.

Panagiota Romios

May 29, 2019 at 11:29 AM

Truly touching PANAGIOTA

Gershon Wolf

May 31, 2019 at 4:19 PM

Appreciate you kind words, Panagiota. Best wishes, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire

May 27, 2019 at 5:14 PM

Oh, I'm so glad I stopped to read this poem today. Thought I was being too emotional thinking of how our veterans make sacrifices. Your poem assures me that there are others who might still tear up when watching the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Washington. Bravo! Excellent writing and message. Love, Carolyn

Gershon Wolf

May 27, 2019 at 9:27 PM

Carolyn, I still shed a tear when I hear the National Anthem played, and I yearn for the days when our nation's armed forces had a Commander-In-Chief whom they could respect. Last one I know of was George H.W. Bush, may he rest in peace. Thank you for you kind words. Warmest wishes, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire

May 27, 2019 at 5:15 PM

A fave for me too.