sandy carouth

“They fell, but o’er their glorious grave floats free the banner of the cause they died to save.”

-Francis Marion Crawford

Remember…

A Memorial Day Poem

It’s the time of year when we turn our thoughts

To our precious freedom, and those who fought

For our liberty that they wanted to save,

And that sent them to an early grave.

So on this day as we remember

The ones who were so brave;

Take a long, hard walk in their shoes

On the road they had to pave.

Soldiers fought the fight, the battle won,

As they trudged onward in the setting sun.

Never once regretting the choice they made;

Only asking their memory never to fade.

So fly your banner, so proud and free!

It’s the least we can do, you and me.

Let the stars and stripes wave freely in the wind.

Stand tall and proud, and never rescind.

And please, don’t take what you have for granted!

A high price was paid for those seeds to be planted.

Yes, blood was spilled; lives torn apart…

Hopes and dreams were shattered—ripped right from the heart!

Now they shouldn’t have died in vain, you see,

Having endured the pain for you and me.

Their lives will live on, just take a good look;

You’ll see their bright faces in the babbling brook.

In the tall, majestic mountains we’ll find

The strength of the soldier—one of a kind!

In springtime the newness of life abounds

As the earth is reborn and beauty resounds.

Yes, we’ll always remember their sacrifice,

And how they paid the ultimate price.

The stains of war may be washed away,

But no one will forget them, especially not today!

-Sandy Carouth May 2009