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On Memorial Day

My only son once asked me why A fine mist, today, enveloped my eye As I began his query to answer Caught in my throat, a battle cry May 27, 2019 Memorial Day, USA Favorite Poem from May, 2019 Sponsor: Julie Ward Placement: N/A

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John Hamilton

Date: 8/10/2019 6:41:00 PM

Congrats Gershon on a fine placement this time around!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/10/2019 9:58:00 PM

Thank you, John. Very much appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/8/2019 6:12:00 PM

Hello Gershon Wolf,I get it you were thinking of M Dayemoral Day. That is why your eyes were teary. have a nice evening my friend.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/29/2019 11:29:00 AM

Truly touching PANAGIOTA

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/31/2019 4:19:00 PM

Appreciate you kind words, Panagiota. Best wishes, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/27/2019 5:14:00 PM

Oh, I'm so glad I stopped to read this poem today. Thought I was being too emotional thinking of how our veterans make sacrifices. Your poem assures me that there are others who might still tear up when watching the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Washington. Bravo! Excellent writing and message. Love, Carolyn

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2019 9:27:00 PM

Carolyn, I still shed a tear when I hear the National Anthem played, and I yearn for the days when our nation's armed forces had a Commander-In-Chief whom they could respect. Last one I know of was George H.W. Bush, may he rest in peace. Thank you for you kind words. Warmest wishes, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/27/2019 5:15:00 PM

A fave for me too.