I Salute

You were there the wondrous day Upon which I was born. But you weren’t able to stay And from my life you were torn. Momma holds me ever so tight As we open up the trunk. We read the letter every night About how the ship was sunk. Your photo catches the tears Fallen from a loved one’s eye. Etched into glass are the fears Of loss we’ll forever cry. Momma reads aloud by my side Old news of the war at end. I wear your jacket with pride Life and liberty you did defend. I listen to what I am told Of honor held in your heart. For me the stories are gold And from them I’ll never part. I celebrate the day of my birth My moment in time with you. For all that to me you are worth I salute our red, white and blue. © 2002 Ruth Norman




"Sad Aeki (American)" Midi provided by Ultimate Japanese Anime NOTE about Midi selection: After spending a few hours searching for a midi to match this poem, CTherese, my Catholic friend, suggested a prayer to St. Anthony. (I've learned to listen to her in these matters.) So, aloud at my computer I said... St. Anthony, I need the right song for this poem I wrote. I have the music in my head and cannot find it. So I am testing you St. Anthony. Please find my midi for me! Amen! I then typed "sad" into a midi search. The URL for a page with the midi "Sad Aeki (American)" was at the top of list. I clicked the link and was taken to the page. I clicked on the link for the midi. And oh my! It was exactly the sound I wanted! St. Anthony passed my test! And I'm sure he laughed as he did! Thank you CTherese and thank you St. Anthony! Free JavaScripts provided by The JavaScript Source All poetry & writings, photos, graphics & midis are copyrighted. Please respect my wishes that they not be used... Nor be removed from the pages of abitosunshine... Without the written permission of myself or the artist. Your cooperation is appreciated. © 2002 Ruth Norman