Admiration and Gratitude

Glynis Smy on Aug 26, 2008

Tags: love, Peace, war

Dedicated to those who allow me to live my life as I wish, to those who defend our shores, to all who serve the countries they love.

Admiration and gratitude, I walk in the sun
You are unknown to me, yet in the world we are one
I am beholding to you, I offer you these things
My thanks as I hear the sweet tune a bird sings
Concern and thoughts I have a few
I sit and listen and share a view.
Allowing me that gift, giving my life chance
Is a stranger and never will we share a glance
I have never suffered but owe you my life
You allow me to live as mother and wife
Each day you are in my mind
Unknown Soldier I hope peace you find.
I hope that soon you are on homeland shores
And you are with loved ones, free from wars
Please know this stranger prays
For those who allow me perfect days
To you I give thanks for my daily chores
My gratitude and admiration are all yours

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Glynis Smy on Aug 26, 2008
The word strange should be stranger, have put in a fix
Juancav on Aug 26, 2008
A tribute to aninimous heros.Beautiful.
louie jerome on Aug 26, 2008
A very moving poem!
RJ Evans on Aug 26, 2008
Excellent work.
Johaubannah on Aug 26, 2008
It’s true, great one.
Darlene McFarlane on Aug 26, 2008
This is a wonderful tribute, Glynis and I enjoyed reading it very much.

“Please know this stranger prays,
For those who allow me perfect days.”

Beautiful!
Ruby Hawk on Aug 27, 2008
Thanks for the tribute to our children and grandchildren who are serving their country in Iraq and the ones who have served in all the wars.
PR Mace on Aug 28, 2008
A wonderful tribute. My husband is retired Navy. Two brothers served in the Army. We have many friends and loved ones in Iraq. Thank you so much.
Glynis Smy on Aug 29, 2008
Thank you for all of your comments, Ruby and PR, no I thank your families, mine are only words theirs are actions
Mystical Whitewolf on Aug 29, 2008
Glynis this is wonderful and I will be stumbling it so many others can enjoy it like I have. Very beautiful my friend.
Christine Ramsay on Sep 12, 2008
Another thoughtful and moving poem. Well done
Lisa Clayton Williams on Nov 11, 2008
As the daughter, wife, and sister-in-law of veterans, I wanted to say thank you for this tribute. Very moving and much appreciated.
Christy Tuller on Nov 11, 2008
This is wonderful Glynis! Look for it on my blog! An excellent tribute to veterans!
Rebecca on Nov 11, 2009
A very fitting tribute. Thank you
@jeannevb on Dec 10, 2009
I will pass this along to all who serve. Wonderfully said.

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