Memorial and Loss of Truth
This weekend we fly flags.
There are parades, and remembrances
for heroes that died for our freedom
and all lovers of fairness and democracy.
Yet it is through Republican filibuster
that we will fail to honor a hard-won freedom,
and demonstrate that power wins over values,
and insurrection trumps democracy.
Now we know our freedom is not guaranteed.
We know that democracy may not be permanent.
That power is valued more than the sacrifices
which we celebrate this very weekend.
Our flags fly at half-mast as we grieve the loss.
The loss of truth!
I read this poem from last year and thought it worth repeating this Memorial Weekend and add in our thoughts those that died this year providing healthcare, emergency response, and essential services. Each risking exposure to COVID-19 in the effort to fight for our lives, our freedoms, to fight back the enemy on our shores. We have a duty to do what we can, wear a mask, social distance, as well as remembrance prayer to honor all those that didn’t say why me, or find someone else to send… they jumped into the fight, wanting to help and of course wanting to live. They valued their lives and we should remember and value their sacrifice.
Memorial Day Prayer
Flag flies bright from the porch
For those that carried the torch
Into the darkness, into the awful fight
For us to enjoy freedom and safety at night
The sacrifice, of those women and men
Who answered the call, with how and when
Not why me, not find someone else to send
And they gave all they have until the very end
It is right then, that we remember and pray
For those with the angels we memorialize today
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