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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Memorial Day, A Child's Perspective

To follow is my annual Memorial Day post. Please excuse my recycling job. Sometimes, I said it better then than I could now. Oftentimes, I'm awaiting my next creative thought. So I dig into my archives.

I was a highly sensitive child, a diehard environmentalist and humanitarian (who failed to use a dictionary to check my spelling, completely naive to the fact that I'd publicize this "poem to think of" decades later).

    



Nephew Jeremy, age 1.5, July, 2008.

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

19 comments:

  1. Ms. AMay 27, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    It still works, regardless of the decade!

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  2. RuthMay 27, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    I like the poem.
    I went past the town cemetery and it is always so nice to see all the flags to honor the vets.

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  3. Gorilla BananasMay 27, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    How wonderful that you cared about animals as well as humans. You deserved to have a tree planted in your honour. And maybe a tree-house built in it as well.

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  4. OutcastMay 28, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    I love the poem Robyn, honestly you seem like you were such a thoughtful and caring child. It's great to learn more about Memorial Day too.

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  5. barbara l. haleMay 28, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Wonderful, sensitive poem. We have to hold all those who have suffered from war in our hearts...human and animal.

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  6. BethMay 28, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    I think your child’s perspective/words/poem express what’s important about the day better than any adult could – or does.
    In Canada, we observe this day on November 11th – “Remembrance Day.”

    And that photo of Jeremy with the flag is precious. :)

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  7. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 28, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Thanks, dear friends. So many just bbq and party today/this weekend, without a thought of what it's all about.

    GB there's a tree in Israel with my name on it - one of millions, I'm guessing. But it's there (if someone's watering it) =) and I'm proud. Thanks.

    Beth, that's our Veteran's Day. We have two separate holidays; I was never quite clear on the difference.

    xoRobyn

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  8. Pat HattMay 28, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Works just fine and oh so divine. Should always remember.

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  9. Keetha BroylesMay 28, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    And the red sun setting over the two little "boobie" hills was a nice touch too.

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  10. Alex J. CavanaughMay 28, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    The sentiment is still very meaningful!

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  11. Beth ZimmermanMay 28, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    It is sad! Wish we could just all get along!

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  12. ChuckMay 28, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    You were creative even then...nice one Robyn. Have a happy Memorial Day.

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  13. Pat TillettMay 28, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    See? You were born to write! It's a good message still...

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  14. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 28, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Thanks, Pat. I appreciate it.

    Keetha, LOL. It looks more like a rear-end to me, but we can stick with "boobie" hills.

    Alex, thank you. I agree, except my line about the need to build more forests.

    Beth, me too. It shouldn't be so hard.

    Chuck, I appreciate it. I hope you had a nice Memorial day too.

    Pat, thanks so much. It's nice to hear (read).

    xoRobyn

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  15. YvonneMay 28, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Wow! This is great! And like someone else posted, "it still works, regardless of the decade!"

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  16. Terry Vaughn SkaugMay 29, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Robyn,

    Memorial Day aka Decoration Day is to honor those who gave their life in service and Veteran's Day aka Armistice Day is to honor all who served. Thank you for the poem.

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  17. The Geeks ParadiseMay 29, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    At that age you were concerned with things on a level that most of us didn't truly show compassion for until years later. Bravo.

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  18. Empty Nest InsiderMay 30, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    This is really a wonderful poem that still holds true today! You were a very bright little girl, and I can tell that your adorable nephew is just as spirited. Julie

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  19. Baby SisterMay 30, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Very beautifully written.

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