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This Memorial Day

June 23, 2011
By Josh1497 SILVER, Livonia, Michigan
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Here in this deserted place while crosses abound
and silence resounds
the soldiers stand guard
this memorial day, the nation interludes from their family their friends
and freshly grilled foods
to give pause to think
of the soldiers standing guard
over the hallowed ground
for his family and friends
through day and night
summer and winter
sun and rain
this is his duty
where he shall remain

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