Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the mornings hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918
The day The War to End All Wars ended.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
between the crosses row on row
that mark our place; and in the sky
Scarce heard among the guns below
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset go
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields
Take up our quarrel with the foe!
To you from falling hands we throw
the torch - be yours to hold it high
If ye break faith with us who die
we shall not sleep, though
poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
I don't know how many more, if any, Veteran's Days I will be able to share with my father. Our WWII Veterans are dying at a rapid rate. To all Veterans, especially those of the Greatest Generation, Thank you. And Dad, I love you.
If only it really had been the war to end all wars................
29 comments:
What a beautiful tribute to veterans and to your dad. My dad was also a veteran -- he fought in WWII, Korea and Vietnam -- and I lost him in 1980. Enjoy your time!
Blessings,
Dorothy (aka Mom)
A PAWESOME post....
Your last line says it all...
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
A wonderful post for all our veterans. My father didn't fight in WWII, but he helped build the bombers. I lost him in 1995.
a beautiful post! did mommy help?
smiles, auntie bee
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Amen.
We miss living with our own veteran (our Papa). We are going to call him and meow our thanks at him.
We also want to thank you for your purrs and your condolences. We are sure that it helped Jade's journey over the bridge to be a peaceful one.
Tavi, Cody, Camie, Gracie and our Mom ~ Tara
Impressive =)
A very beautiful post and we join you in Remembrance of all those who so bravely gave of themselves for our Freedom.
Milo and Alfie xx
Wonderful post! Happy Veteran's Day!
Beautiful Post and tribute to your dad...Hugs
That was a lovely post to your dad and all the Veterans.
That was a very lovely post. I am so thankful to all of those that have served.
Through the tears the mom is typing for me. What a beautiful tribute to all who have served our great country. Some have paid the ultimate price so me may enjoy our freedoms every day in our great country. To those past, present, man, or woman I say from the bottom of my heart thank you.
That is a very nice tribute.
--JB
Happy Veterans Day! Give your dad a hug from us for his service to our country!
I liked those poems ...
Mary
What a beautiful tribute to all veterans including your Dad. My Dad too served in WWII and I have to wonder how many more Veteran's Days we have to share as well.
Debra
purrs and nosekisses to Sammy from Abby
God Bless all our veterans, past and present. I miss my dad every day and it has been 11 1/2 yrs. He fought in 3 wars and loved his country.
Jamie & the Texas Sundogs
pee ess Jamie here. If I could, I'd hug my Dad sooo tight. So while you can....
Well said!
Wonderful tribute!
Beautiful post. We're remembering too. Our Grandpa was a WWII veteran.
Sniffie and the Florida Furkids
Happy Veteran's Day to yore grampie and to alla yall.
Purrrrrrrs n nosekissies to my handsum boyfriendcat Miles,
yore girlfriendcat Sanjee
What a wonderful post....thank you.
xxxxxxx
That was very lovely. I hope you still have many more years with your father.
What a special tribute. We hope you have lots more years with your dad. My mom's dad was a WWII and Korean War vet...we wish it had been the war to end all wars, too.
Lovely tribute... MeezerMom, we hope you enjoy all your time with your Dad.
What a beautiful and moving post. You are wise to cherish every day you have with your dad. I lost my dad just a few years ago. He was a US Marine and served on Iwo Jima. It's days like today that I'm so proud of him and all the men and women that have followed. He will always be my hero.
Glogirly
Such a nice tribute! We are so thankful for those good people who have served to protect us and our people.
Charlemagne and Tamar
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