James, William called Specks, Charles, and John Fought in the"Great War" and now are gone Two in the Army, a Paratrooper and a Marine All four came home from places where life was brutal in the extreme Four families were raised, some close some farther away The war was rarely if ever spoken about at home in those bygone days My father was James, and only in his last months here on earth Did he speak about the beach where men died with eyes open wide while on their rifles they were perched War heroes die on the battlefield every day Some here in our streets and some in countries far away War on crime or war overseas There are people in uniform protecting you and me James and his brothers are just a handful of men That served their country when it needed them So I put out four flags every Memorial Day A small salute for a debt that can't be repaid
Returning home from my weekly women's breakfast and what do I see? A heating and plumbing truck blocking my driveway and it wasn't for me! I honked my horn and waited patiently As it finally moved out of the way and I was free To pull into my driveway and I hoped they'd stay away but it wasn't to be. When I came out an hour later to go shopping my driveway again wasn't clear and free. The same truck was blocking it and this time they almost wouldn't move for me. I expressed my displeasure at where they chose to be and, If they did it again I would cause trouble, believe you me! Upon my return they were nowhere that I could see. The end of my driveway was clear and free. That made a much more relaxed and happier me.
We live in the Magnolia House on a particular Drive Long may it continue to inspire happiness and thrive It has given several families much needed comfortable shelter From winter's freezing chill and summer's blazing swelter In the spring the magnolia trees beckon to us while they're in bloom We sit in their shade content to read and breathe their perfume The soft breezes ruffle the petals and send them floating to the ground It's quiet and refreshing without making a sound There's a patio by our shed sheltered by an elderly beige picket fence In the Spring tulips grow near it with a red color so intense Summer brings hanging baskets and planters full of plants and flowers Chairs with a table and umbrella give us shade and shelter from passing showers Spring brings clusters of wild flowers to the side yard, with blue and purple hues I love taking their picture and enjoying the sumptuous view Too soon it becomes overgrown and it has to be mowed down Until then I a...
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