Memorial
Day
2013
2013
some words come to mind
honor respect remembrance
those who have died as they served our country
personal loved ones who have died
children parents relatives friends
husband father
I find myself thinking of parents whose
children who have died
the
hopes,
dreams, promises that must have also died
i can't imagine the loss and pain
my heart
feels love and tenderness.
so much history in a cemetery
i wonder who is still alive in this family
who tends the grave
does anyone come to this grave
what do they remember
i don't hesitate to make a trip to the cemetery.
in fact I find it a quiet place to visit.
there is no rush or scattered, frantic, hurry
i enjoy seeing others tending and reflecting
and i imagine the life stories
of those lives which are now marked in marble and stone
and in the personal markings i see here and there
of those lives which are now marked in marble and stone
and in the personal markings i see here and there
the bits and pieces. the hills and valleys
the joys and sorrows
this is one of my chapters
i made a visit to the cemetery
it was a gorgeous day
i was alone there when i brought my flowers
suddenly i was overcome with sadness
unlike ever before
i don't have to go there to remember
although in going
i am reminded
chapters
memories
college
falling in love
marriage
children
cities where we lived
first home
adventures travels
skiing boating camping
plans and dreams
pets
laughter
love
friends
family
thirty three years ago
life changed
suddenly unexpectedly
sometimes i just simply miss the yesterdays
even though i feel blessed with my today
~
Gary Kay Gordon
2-13-39 - 10-14-80
22 comments:
This is a beautiful post, Lynne. Thanks for helping me remember what Memorial Day is truly about. Xoxo
Erin
Beautiful post, Lynne. I would hug you if I could. We never stop missing those we love.
oh, you sweet and loving soul. thank you for sharing this with us. bless you and your 'today'. :)
Such a gifted writer, you are. Very lovely post, so much emotion, such thought....
Hugs to you, my dear friend. I see Scott's coin!
Ah, Lynne, that was a beautiful piece of writing - and no wonder - it came straight from your heart. It's good to remember, and to even allow ourselves a little sadness in the midst of a life that is a good and happy one. After all - that's life.
Bless you.
I am glad you are Blessed with your today. I am glad we are all blessed with Memories and Todays.
Lynne, this is a beautiful post. Precious memories. God bless you. Hugs, Pam
Sending you a virtual (((hug)).
I understand.
Lovely post, Lynne! Happy Memorial Day! You have lots of happy memories and times to remember. And now you are blessed a second time around! Hugs, Eileen!
What a special lady you are Lynne. Thank you for this post today. xo
We're flying our flag this weekend too. Nice blog. I'm your latest follower.
I enjoy visiting cemeteries as well. A reflective time. Thanks for a thought provoking post.
Straight from the heart Lynne. Thinking of you.
Fondly, Rain
Lynne, a beautiful post, so full of reflected love ....
Jen
Dearest Lynne,
Your heart is big enough for all your memories and all the love it holds inside. Sharing your memories in the way you do is extraordinary...Makes you the amazing person you are. Love you pal! Penny
Lynne, Such a touching and tender post. Thank you for sharing.
Lynne, I know just how you feel, but but you put it so eloquently! Thank you for this lovely post, beautiful photos, tender words! Happy Memorial Day.
Certain memories always trigger some sadness. I like to think we'll all meet up again someday. Thoughtful post.
Just sending you a hug.
Sending you a big hug...thank you for sharing..you are so so special. xoxo
The peaks and valleys of sadness, I'm beginning to realize they will always catch us off guard but so worth the memories.
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