Memorial Day

I can write down all my thoughts

There's no censor here

I can state just how I feel

And I can share my fears

I can pray in my own way

You can do the same

I can study what I wish

And have no fear of shame

We are blessed with freedoms

That others do not share

Purchased with a price

Of those no longer here

So as you make your choices

Each and every day

Be thankful for your freedoms

And those who joined the fray

For some did not come home

So you could live your way

All too often we get caught up in our differences and our opinions.  Perhaps today we should take a step back and be thankful.  Be thankful that we can have our differences and our own opinions because many men and women gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.  Let us not forget that we have many privileges and many rights that others do not even understand.

May you have a blessed Memorial Day.  May we always remember our fallen.  May we always treat each other with respect in their honor.

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