Stushie's Stuff Ep 82: Memorial Day 2008

Memorial Day Sonnet

 

If Liberty means anything to me,

I will remember what my freedom cost,

By those who gave their all to keep me free,

Whose lives were sacrificed, but never lost.

I will remind myself of what they did,

And keep them dearly cherished in my heart;

Their honor never from me shall be hid

And I will know they always did their part

To save our nation and its people here,

To pledge their lives in defense of our ways,

To show that freedom always outlives fear,

And sacrifice is hallowed all our days.

If Liberty means anything to me,

I will remember those who kept me free.

 

 

© John Stuart 2008

Pastor at Erin Presbyterian Church,

Knoxville, Tennessee