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Monday, May 30, 2011

Memorial Day, A Child's Perspective




(A repost from last Memorial Day)

Here's my beloved nephew, Jeremy, when he was a wee 1.5 year old babe in July, 2008.

Above is a "poem" I wrote at age 9. It was 1976. Vietnam had finally ended and teachers decided to start talking about the war. We were also enjoying all sorts of extravagant celebrations for the U.S. bicentennial.

Enjoy this "poem to think of." Perhaps it will make you think of, say, the construction of more forests to end annoyances to the animal kingdom or, well, something else.

May it be a meaningful, peaceful and safe Memorial Day.

With gratitude and blessings to all who have served and will serve our country, and to their loved ones, for all time.

Posted by Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com

33 comments:

  1. Ms. AMay 30, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    He is such a cutie pie!

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  2. Misha GerrickMay 30, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    That's so sweet!

    I think that it is something to think about that the same people who make the laws about murder are the people who send innocent people to war.

    Sickening, really.

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  3. A Daft Scots LassMay 30, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Indeed! Amen.

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  4. Betty ManousosMay 30, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    thanks for posting this.

    ...and he's a stinkin' cutie!!
    missed you!

    betty xx

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  5. DuckyMay 30, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    As with many of our holidays anymore, we forget why it is we are celebrating. Awesome way to refocus!

    Happy Day to you!!

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  6. AmesMay 30, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Pretty good rhyming for an "almost 10" year old. Very sweet time in your life. It's nice that you have these momentos. I don't have any of that stuff. Well, maybe one old report card, just so I can look back a see that I wasn't so dumb after all. Happy Memorial Day Robyn! Hugs!~Ames

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  7. Alex J. CavanaughMay 30, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Animal welfare was on your mind back then. And your nephew looks all patriotic!

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  8. David MacaulayMay 30, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    cute post Robyn - having just covered a Memorial Day service I may have to blog on this issue myself - have a great day - David x

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  9. Gorilla BananasMay 30, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    How wonderful that you could still think of building forests when writing an essay about the futility of war. You were a friend of the gorilla nation before it was fashionable.

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  10. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    i cant keep my eyes of your page mmm

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  11. Rek SeshMay 30, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    That's a beautiful child(he got me at the curls itself) and your words reflect a thinking, humane soul. Enjoy yourself friend. :)

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  12. ThePeachy1May 30, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I can't believe you found something from that far back in your childhood? My parents moved so much I think the only thing that survived was large furniture. Also I totally built a forest to raise my kids in. ( ok I found a forest to raise my kids in)

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  13. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 30, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Thanks, all.
    Hugs, blessings and chocolate to you!

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  14. ChuckMay 30, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Very nice Robyn. I must go get me some chocolate now.

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  15. Al PenwasserMay 30, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Thanks, Robyn. When we stop all the pissing and moaning we do in our daily lives, it's important to dwell on what's...important.

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  16. Elliot MacLeod-MichaelMay 30, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    that's exactly what this day should be about, gratitude.
    +followed

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  17. Full-On-ForwardMay 30, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    This is why I LOVE you!

    J

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  18. MarleneMay 30, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I noticed you even drew a lovely sunset.

    Hope you had a great weekend. Many thanks to those who have served this great Nation, and those who continue to do so.

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  19. AllyMay 30, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    aww, i love stuff like this, you know that. i hope you enjoyed your weekend and that all is well by you. xoxo.

    FourthGradeNothing.com

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  20. MarnieMay 30, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love this post Robyn...and your sweet nephew. He was so small there. I think this is a wonderful day to say thank you to those who give us our freedom (past and present).

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  21. CheeseboyMay 30, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    That truly was a poem to think of. Hope you had a very nice holiday.

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  22. baygirl32May 31, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    such a cutie!

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  23. Dawn@Lighten Up!May 31, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Loved this! Very sweet. The mouths of babes - you.
    BTW, it's really sad and it's just too bad I can't follow you! Your followers are invisible, like mine were last week. I had to remove and then re-add the followers gadget to get them to show up. I will check back, b/c I want to follow your genius-ness.

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  24. pat tillettMay 31, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Great post Robyn! Kids...gotta love 'em!

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  25. Baby SisterMay 31, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Awww, he's so cute!! And that poem is awesome. You were so profound!!

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  26. Anthony J. LangfordJune 3, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Aww, what a cutie.. lol...

    =]

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  27. Al PenwasserJune 3, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Ya know, I'm still liking that picture in the upper right-hand corner of your blog. Except for the dudes, of course.
    Not that there's anything wrong with that.

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  28. Beth ZimmermanJune 3, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Adorable little poem and even cuter kiddo! :)

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  29. georgia ~ gi giJune 5, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Happy Sunday Robyn Love!!!! I have missed you so! I feel like such a bad bloggie friend! On top of the blogger bs, I have been so so busy!
    Hope all is well in your Paradise!
    I love your new look, supper classy and of course a dash of your sass ( that I love oh so much!)
    Ok, my lil miss Myah is calling me to come snuggle .... and I can't resist!
    Much love, a big hug and smooch!

    gi gi

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  30. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    This is why we need to fire all the adults in government and let the children run the show. Sometimes it is the only way I think we`ll ever find true peace. We need to think and act like children who love and accept differences in each other unconditionally. Plus, I am sure that if kids ran the country, there`d be free ice cream for everyone and mandatory, PAID nap times too! - G
    PS. Love the new layout of your blog! Very stylish!

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  31. Ca88andraJune 12, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Great post! I hate war, any war - they are all so wrong.

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  32. georgia ~ gi giJune 12, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Happy Sunday Robyn Love!!!!
    Just got your oh so sweet comment!
    Thanks for the sugar, um I love sugar :)
    What's been going on? I miss your posts!!!!!
    I hope your Summer is going good!
    Fill us in Chica!!!
    Lots of love
    gi gi

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  33. AmesJuly 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Where's Robyn? We miss youy!~Ames

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