Let us reflect on this Memorial Day.
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Photo from arlingtoncemetery.org
On Being Asked for a War Poem
I think it better that in times like these
A poet’s mouth be silent, for in truth
We have no gift to set a statesman right;
He has had enough of meddling who can please
A young girl in the indolence of her youth,
Or an old man upon a winter’s night.
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Reflection and honor... to those so deserving.
Just under the wire 'Happy Memorial Day'
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