I asked my good friend Reggie Nelson-Farris to step in on this special day and create a poem honoring our Veterans. She truly has outdone herself.
Reggie and her son Justin
And to my parents, Frank and Carole, my younger son Nicholas and to the many military friends I have made over the years, please know that we are deeply and sincerely grateful for your service.
My Dad, Nicholas and my Mom
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Now, onto the wonderful verses created by Reggie.
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I once read a book called A Wrinkle in Time
Perched high in the branches of a tree above
I climbed its limbs with the book in my mouth
Reading quietly, soaking in its love
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I went to the library to my favorite section
And chose a book yielding visual bliss
Relaxed in a chair amidst the strangers
I quivered to Ovid’s Metamorphoses
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Strolling slowly, I held my love’s hand
As the world around looked on
His strong hand in mine, gently clasped
The power of our energy we drew upon
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I went to church to worship freely
And learn about doing unto others
To not be critical, leave judging to Him
And help my sisters and brothers
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I went to work and earned an honest living
Paid bills and spent freely, too
Donated to charities and corner panhandlers
Regardless of any breakthrough
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I cast my vote on election-day
My voice through bubbles heard
Speaking freely my mind and thoughts
Up to me, to what degree censored
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Of many things I’m free to choose
My clothes, my books, my mate
The words from feelings I convert
In poems I create
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So, on this day I remember more
Than just the challenges tackled
I remember those who fought and died
And, from bondage, keep us unshackled
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I think of those who were left behind
When tragedy had its way
And of those who are with us still
On this, your special day
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I salute you and your families
For all you have endured
I thank you for your precious gift
Freedom your sacrifice insured
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