Memorial Day is special,

It comes once a year in May,

But I honestly must tell you,

I observe it every day.

How could this heart of mine forget,

Loved ones who've gone on,

No day is done - no night goes by,

I do not think of everyone.

It's fine to wave a flag and march,

And salute and stand erect,

My eyes brim over, I choke up,

I bow my head and pay respect.

I'm proud of every war time hero,

Those that returned and those that died,

And I ache for all those empty arms

That long to hug them to their side.

I always cry when I hear Taps,

I can't hold back the tears,

It doesn't matter when it's played,

Whatever day - whatever year.

I buy the Veteran's Poppies,

Which I fasten to my blouse,

I support each Veteran's cause,

And I fly a flag atop my house.

Memorial Day, of course, is right,

But it's everyday to me,

I think of loved ones who've passed on,

Every day I breathe.

Virginia (Ginny) Ellis  © Copyright May 2004

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