When you signed
put life on the line
with handwritten ink bleeding on the page,
did you realize the sacrifice
a mother’s wail to follow in the night
before your feet left this land?
My heart cracks with the thinking of it
pain leaking out slow.
The life you donated for others
unknown to you
makes me know without doubt
love is brave.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2017
Thank you to all who have given their lives for others.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Such a poignant poem Ali. Thank you.
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Thank you for reading.
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Very touching, Ali! You made the sacrifices of the soldiers, and also those who loved them, so very real.
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Ann, I so appreciate your reflection. It is an important time to remember others who came before me and gave their lives.
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Beautiful tribute!
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Thank you Cyndie.
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love is brave.
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Thank you Kirsten.
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Such sacrifices. A lovely meaningful post Ali.
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Thank you Miriam. I spent time reflecting on the many, many sacrifices of others today in honor of Memorial Day weekend.
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