Live this Memorial Day vicariously in remembrance of all fallen who, had they not passed on would delight in the simple freedoms this Nation “Under God” provides –

“For Me”
(In Remembrance)

Rise Early, the morrow –
Slip Quiet from bed –
Kiss for me, That I can’t see –
A sleeping childs head –

Creep quiet, to the kitchen
Pour a strong cup-
Pull up a chair on the porch,
Watch the Sun then come up –

For me, Listen, to Birds
Hear the rustle of leaves
Breathe deep of the Dawn,
Smell the blossoming trees

Behold fragile flowers –
Bend down to your knees –
Know that Solomon in his Glory
Was not arrayed such as these –
Admire the Clouds
And know by – and bye –
When life shackles are loosed
Above them you’ll fly –

Breathe deep for me, freedom –
Apologize to None –
Remember me all the day
Till Evening does come –

Thank God for your Supper,
Pour a good cup of Joe –
Return to this porch
Bask in the Sunsets Warm Glow –

Enjoy Freedom for me –
Live this day as I would have done –
Wear my Heart on your sleeve,
For, this day we are one –

James Anthony Thomas