Veterans Day - a Retourne

We celebrate our veterans,
on November the eleventh.
In honor of their great service,
we show our appreciation.

On November the eleventh,
a memorial will be held
at Arlington, to place a wreath,
to honor our fallen heroes.

In honor of their great service,
flags will fly and anthems will play.
Patriotism rules the day,
to laud the bravest of the brave.

We show our appreciation,
for the sacrifices they made,
with free restaurant meals for Vets,
and numerous hometown parades.

11/3/15
For Debbie Guzzi's Holiday Retourne contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kendrick Avatar
November 28, 2015 at 8:24 AM
Shall We Retourne sounds like a tough one but you did it with this winner !!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara
Merryman Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 8:48 PM
Thank you, so much, Sara!
Callus Avatar
November 27, 2015 at 12:17 PM
Congratulations on your fine win, Kim! It is our duty to remember and honour those who die for their country. Regards // paul
Merryman Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 8:47 PM
Thank you, Paul!
Sergi Avatar
November 23, 2015 at 9:01 AM
Hi Kim: A beautiful poem and a great tribute to our fallen heroes.
Merryman Avatar
November 26, 2015 at 8:28 PM
Thank you so much, Ralph!
Guzzi Avatar
November 22, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Conrad's and thanks so much for trying & brilliantly succeeding at a new form! Light & Love
Merryman Avatar
November 22, 2015 at 8:59 PM
Debbie, thank you for my placement and for introducing this form to us!
A  Avatar
November 21, 2015 at 11:23 PM
Kim, Congratulations on your win. ...Love SKAT
Merryman Avatar
November 22, 2015 at 8:57 PM
Thank you, SKAT!
Juman Avatar
November 8, 2015 at 11:15 AM
Very nice kim. My son served 8 years too. very nicely written please do check out mines I have one name USA
Merryman Avatar
November 22, 2015 at 8:56 PM
I just noticed that my reply to your comment showed up under someone else. Thank you for your comment and I will be sure to check out your poems! Love, KIm
A  Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 11:10 AM
Kim, I'm proud to read this poem. Blessings to all fallen heroes. SKAT
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November 13, 2015 at 7:01 PM
Thank you, SKAT! I appreciate your comments! Love, Kim
Trifiatis Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 7:52 AM
Every day we live free, no matter what the country we come from, we owe to the sacrifices of those who have fought and fallen for us! Yes, we should honor them that is the least we could do! An appropriate poem for the occasion, dear Kim, very well developed. I have visited Arlington twice and stood before Kennedy's grave. Good luck in the contest!
Merryman Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Thank you so much, Demetrios! I greatly appreciate your comments. Love, Kim
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