Memorial Day
I cannot visit those who are in my memories.
I live too far from the graves of my grandparents;
too far from the park and my brother's gardens, where my parents wished
their ashes to be spread. The weekend always gives me pause,
as I watch AMC and TCM soldier movies,
as I think of the sacrifices all nations have made.
I was going to post Navy shots of my Dad, but I detoured into the
thoughts of my folks and a memorial to them, then detoured again as I
thought about how I always feel them watching over me.
Thus, the angels,
that surround me physically and metaphorically:
I cannot visit those who are in my memories.
I live too far from the graves of my grandparents;
too far from the park and my brother's gardens, where my parents wished
their ashes to be spread. The weekend always gives me pause,
as I watch AMC and TCM soldier movies,
as I think of the sacrifices all nations have made.
I was going to post Navy shots of my Dad, but I detoured into the
thoughts of my folks and a memorial to them, then detoured again as I
thought about how I always feel them watching over me.
Thus, the angels,
that surround me physically and metaphorically:
I hope you are all able to be with your families this weekend.Remembering all the angels
in my life and in yours.
Suzan
2 comments:
Its kinda funny that your parents' ashes are spread in your brothers garden because thats where mine want to be spread. They were gardeners all their lives, and today I was planting sweet corn the way my dad showed me since I was a child and I just kept thinking about him. He passed just 2 days after X-mas and we have'nt spread his ashes yet! My mother is still with us and they both lived in the same house as us. It was my grandmothers' house. I just cannot bring myself to put him out there yet. But now reading your post today has kinda pushed me towards that day. Thanks for such a beautiful post and all the angels.
Patti
HI Suzan
I think this is a lovely tribute to commemorate those we have lost and those that fought bravely for their country... .... your angels are wonderful and I agree they are all around watching over us .... My parents ashes are both scattered in gardens as well..
Have a lovely memorial day my friend.. xxx Julie
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