Today, we honor those that have given all for us to continue to enjoy the freedoms of our great nation with a Memorial Day poem.
Memorial Day Poem
We watch from afar, yet stand by their side
Appearing so strong, while the tears shed inside
Their faces are firm with resolute stares
As the sound of taps hangs in the air
Unwavering hands fold the flag with respect
There’s no room for error, it’s always perfect
In a moment of honor, the flag is passed on
With a life that has ended, but never truly gone
Whether their life was taken during a courageous act
Or because they were so broken when they came back
Either way, they are gone and served with their heart
May they rest in peace, as their soul departs
The ones that served with them, now saying goodbye
Often struggle with feeling like they’ve been left behind
Guilt and pain that has nowhere to go
Leaving scars, words unspoken, and stories left untold
Today we honor those that we loved and revered
Who live on in our memories and are always near
May we share the legacies of who they were
For they were the brave and strong who served
Written by and property of Caroline Schafer
