by Maria Thompson

Created on: November 11, 2008

In Remembrance

I stood in the midst of a sea of people

All standing united in remembrance

In silence four planes fly by

And canons roared while we remembered

And I wondered how many of those standing remembering

Had lost someone in conflicts of the past and the present

I have not been touched by a war death yet

But my heart ached for those who have been

A tear rolled down my face

For strangers who willingly answered the call to duty

And lost their lives for my freedom

We may not think of their sacrifice daily or weekly

But once a year we bow our heads to remember

Husbands and fathers, mothers and wwives, sons and daughters

Sisters and Brothers, Aunts and Uncles and yes even strangers

Who gave their lives in conflicts past and present

So we the living may live not in fear of war but in peace and freedom

And so if we don't thank you or remember you everyday

Please forgive us

But know that at least once a year on a day dedicated in your honour

We bow our heads and in the silence of two minutes we remember you

And thank you with our hearts, minds and souls

For the peace and freedom your sacrifices have given us

Lest we forget. Lets always Remember

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