Memorial

The author’s note is part of the poem

Thank you, Kumar.

The physical war might be over, it's the one in their head that they can never forget ....


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Nope; you're right about that, Poet.

Excellent in its contrast.

❤📝

And it also inspired me to research how the the poppy became the symbol of rememberence; its origins lie in poetry!

Yep! And thank you. ❤📝

Oh goodness! My Canadianness is showing. I thought everyone knew about the poppy, but I guess it's only here that we learn that poem & story every November in school....  "In Flanders Fields" - look it up, you'll be glad you did. It's lovely, just like this image and quote is. ❤

This isn't a quote; see author's note. xo

Yes, sorry, I was thinking you had quoted your father but I see it's not quite the same. Wasn't quite sure of the correct term for a lovely one-sentence poem!

Thank you, socks. xo

No problem, BT.  I was quite paranoid about posting this thought in case I'd read it somewhere so googled to make sure ( I do that a lot! ).

How true

Thank you, Tim.

Thank you, Aoife.

Eish yah neh..
This is so very true, the living carry the burden of memories

Another splendid write great ahavati

Thank you, PoT.

Beautiful Tammy.

Thank you, Jenn.  xo

Yup, he’s right.. you may forget the war, but you never forget the guys you flew with and got shot down...trust me on that! Very well done and great timing.

Thank you, Anvillan.

Powerful statement there and so true.
Thank you for sharing.

Thank you, Wally.

Perfectly said and so true doll
Love you
Jackie xoxoxo

Thank you, Jackie.

Love you too. xo

Hey Ahavati......so graceful are these words......tipping my pen in respect to your Dad and also you my dear friend.......purple luv & hugs xo :)

Hey FloweredOne! Thank you, my friend. xo

Dear A,

When I read pieces like this I’m always gobsmacked by how self absorbed I am. Then I feel like a complete ass. I think for me to survive this world I have to keep my head buried half way so my fears of most everything don’t ride rough shod. I can’t fathom what your father endured phyisically let alone mentally after the VN war, especially given its incendiary political views of that era. I do know this- anyone willing to sacrifice their life for mine so I can keep my head half buried will always be my hero/heroine.  H 🌷

Thank you, Honoria. Much appreciated. Particularly the references to my father. ❤

There is nothing awe-inspiring, like this. When so few words are capable of wisdom, imagination, and poignant irony. May your father be at peace.

Thank you, Sartoris. He is most definitely at peace now. 👃🌌