Memorial Day

I hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe Memorial Day.  As you know, my hubby is in California for his daughter's graduation this week, so I'm home alone today.  At first I was sad and then I thought about the last time I was home alone, (Halloween), and remembered how I turned it around by writing a funny poem.  So I thought that I would do that again, but then I remembered why I was home today and not at work....because it's Memorial Day.  Then I thought of my precious nephew who died overseas and decided to write another kind of poem.  The older and more mature I get, the more I appreciate exactly what the men and women serving in the military do for our country and how their sacrifices allow us to live our comfortable lives and follow our dreams.  This poem was inspired by my nephew, Corey Owens.  It's short, but it is true to the qualities that I saw in him.  I love you, Corey.

Remembering a Soldier

You were a soldier, a man of great character and honor;

who pushed fear aside to find the courage needed for your calling.

You were a soldier standing ready to defend this great country and our freedom.

You were a soldier who sacrificed precious time with family and friends; 

who left the comforts of your own home to keep us safe in ours.

You were a soldier willing to lay down your life, so the rest of us could live ours in peace.

You were a soldier who endured the hellish horrors of war, in the darkest places 

of this world, to insure the innocent would suffer no more.

You were a soldier who kept many secrets locked deep in your soul to protect 

those you loved. 

You were a soldier who, through it all, always came home with a loving heart and warm hugs.

You were a soldier who had a positive attitude and a smile for everyone.

You were a soldier who brought laughter and joy to the lives of all who knew you.

You were also a Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin.....a man greatly loved and lost too soon.

Our Hero