Memorial Day

Memorial Day
By John A. Wilson


I know that to you, it's just another day.
But to me it's a day of memories and pain.
I have given up hope of you ever understanding
And just saying a kind word to me when I need it.

Today you had a good time
With your family and your friends
Cooking out and just being together.
And never once did you think of the reason for the day.

Maybe it's because you didn't hold
The hand of a friend as his life slipped away
All for a cause that you can never explain
Or even understand.

But you are free today
To go about your day as you please.
Enjoy your freedom and your way of life.
But for just a moment, can you pause
And remember those who gave their lives
So you could have that freedom.