Within this post it's hard to summarize what Memorial Day is. America lives within a free state that is one of which is a democracy. I don't think one takes the day and looks at it as a happy day nor a day to be grieved.
Memorial Day renders not just war but the measure that those whom are within the service. Service for myself is that commodity whereby those are prepared and act when called upon to service their country. Those whom are within the service are those that never desire to be within action of war. Nor is there an eagerness to be at war. Yet they are prepared when and if necessary. Yet there have been wars which have taken place. I, myself, never look at what has been done as I don't think we know the real truths within a society now where we do ponder many areas of life which would include war.
Memorial Day is that value of honoring those in service and especially those whom have given their own lives for the very right of freedoms which we have. If it was not for the people whom have done so - we would not have the freedoms we have. Sometimes I wonder if we are too free. But within America, this is a day that is of memory. To remember those whom have served to enable the rights of freedom.
Integrity comes to mind and a few other things. Most of all it's the very fact that we can walk upon the soils that we have and enjoy them by way of the service which was done by those of the past and present. I can't say I wish you a Happy Memorial Day. As it's not applicable. The merit of this day is that of freedom. Freedom that enables us to live life within the very manner which is desired. Freedom as so well put by way of Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy, and so many others which would include the average citizen. As all are enabled to voice their thoughts within a free state.
When I think of this day of honor, I think of those that did the service with the intention to maintain a society to be free and as sound as can be. Memorial Day is one which within the United States resonates.
From state to state, there is something to be proud of within these times. It's the very acts in which came from those whom served. When people serve they place other ahead of them. What I have found within my experience is there is a determination within those that have served and they placed others lives ahead of their own to enable freedom to reign.
To those which reside within the United States of America - this is a day of Memorial. A day of recognition to those which have served for the very freedoms that we so often tend to forget we have.
I wrote some time back for a young lady that was living during very hard times she lived within Iraq and was apart of this group I had while at the same time there was another member which was a Major within the United States Army. I still keep in touch with them from time to time but this was a write which I had done for both of them back at that time. Regardless both of them were ordinary people in life. Both desired freedom and a return of some peace.
This is from my old blog but I still believe it stands with some worthiness.
Day In No Day Out
She wakes up and it's the same thing
To try to maintain a ritual
Or routine or any kind of thing
It's not a fight against any country
A plight of her own
There's no paper at her doorstep
On the way to a market
She gets the necessities
While walking homebound
She does not shudder anymore
To the bombing from either side
She has seen too much
But yet carries a smile
Yet she looks into the blue sky
And does hope
That peace will survive and prevail
Not just for her land but for yours and mine
It's what keeps her motivated
But just like you and me
Only for a while - she is human
But the question is when
And it's now
Each and every day
Ironic as some of us are thinking the same
Irony and reality yes
For her and for many
The passives – the ordinary
Can be extrodinary
She lives over there what is there?
She has some of the same tastes
She has some that are different
She would love to share
But she is shy
To make any statement
As it could be shunned
Yet ironically she is a-cultured
And maybe the monuments standing
In all different lands
Stand for what she is about
However the fanatics and ignorance manipulate
They do no service rather make for disrgrace
Isnt it supposed to be for the good sided
of both sides of the coin?
Probably so but the coines toss to those
That wish it to toss only one way
Greed on both sides with power manipulation
The cat is on the cupboard
It wants to go out
So she softly puts him out
But watches cautiously
Till he is back in
And cuddle again
A warmth that is random
And while the electricity is down
This is the only feeling of warmth
The curious young lady ponders
The day of being able to travel
The day of waking with a normal way
Where the day is greeted with coffee
The birds and the sun.
She has the desire not be judged
Based on fanatics from both societies
And media that play the bend
And when will she and so many others
Be afforded the chance to mend?
And not be judged by ignorance
Rather with grace
In a revolving cycle
The corridor of peace
Is around the corner
She isn't sure of this
Nor anyone else
This young lady will have peace
If we can have peace - certainly she can
The ability to do what she desires
And when god is such a
Bad word coming from them
Many of "them" use it in the same
Non-fanatical manner that you and I do
With Gods speeds my dear
Keep your chin up and don't shed too many tears
For the ones that speaketh usually do take it away
And that is universal saying
Not just Iraq per se
Martin Luther King once said
For the black people in America
"I have a dream"
His dream came true
So shall this one dearest May
For you and for
All the good of mankind
Dr. Martin paid a price
But the dream did come true
The sun does shine
~ jgs
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The Major is Home
Coffee is ready in the kitchen
Hearing it saying welcome home Rog
And as you look out the window
There is the land in which you know
It's the land you have grown
The trees, the yard, the land it's all there
And in a way each is casting a smile
Welcome back
Another sip of coffee
There are the kids
Thought you were up early
Before everyone else
Not the case
But Dad has a surprise
Happy loving faces
Those are your own
Radiant young faces to see their Father
Even with those twins
Dad is home
Another sip of coffee
Mom is serene and content
A kiss on to your loved one
And then to the entire clan
My this kitchen has taken a family stand
Looking eye to eye
A few tears in some eyes
It's all good as this is the life
Another sip of that warm coffee
Bill has the same problems
He just called on the telephone
Yes that same old equipment
You helped him during your time off
Seemingly are back in need of fix in
But that's not his plan
He just wants to see ya
And shake your hand
The last sip of that coffee
You're back at your own land
Something's never change
But it's all good
You carried out your missions
While taking care of many peaceful
In another land
You found the good
The people, the mothers, the daughters
And all the peaceful
And you found some of the bad
Most of all you finished your coffee
And understand that you did what
You were called upon doing
And now you can sip you own coffee
From your own coffee mug
The cup is put down
Time for a hair cut, heck no
Time for some music and some visiting
Maybe this first day I'll take the wife for a drive
Around the state
Or to the nearby cafe and have lunch
~ jgs ~
