Taps Across America

At 3 p.m. in every state,
All buglers, young and old,
Will join to play a tune which
On this date has oft consoled.

The song is 24 notes long
And “Taps” is what it’s named.
Its poignant sound reminds us
Of the soldiers death has claimed.

Memorials ensure that those
Whom war of life’s deprived
Will live on in the hearts of 
Friends and family who’ve survived.

Across our country, where the flames
Of hatred are ignited,
The buglers playing “Taps” today
Give cause to be united.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
June 18, 2022 at 7:44 PM
Nothing should unite us as fast as TAPS - you are correct, my friend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 11:29 PM
You honor those Veterans fallen in your beautiful poem Ilene. We must never forget their sacrifice. A Fave for me. Blessings xxoo
Leffanta Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 8:41 PM
I don't think Americans today have a clue about taps, or cemeteries. Although I am not a Christian, it always upsets me when I pass the King Street Catholic cemetery and see more graves vandalised. Children are not learning respect at home, perhaps it should be taught in schools? Enjoyed, Ilene!
Hankins Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:56 PM
Ah, Ilene, so beautiful and so poignant. May those buglers playing "Taps" give us "cause to be united."
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