Darke County Senior Scribe
Remembering our heroes
By Lois Wilson

Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson offers her insightful look at the important events of the day.

This time it’s Memorial Day. Wilson offers two poems, each addressing a different look at how we remember our heroes… and what they did for us.

Wilson's completed set - four volumes - of published poetry is now available and is offered as a fundraiser for the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund. Enjoy great poetry and help a local youngster attend college. For additional information, contact editor@countynewsonline.org.

MEMORIAL DAY

I remember:
Grandmothers—
Short women with white hair pinned back
Serving warm cookies for a snack.

Grandfathers—
One tending garden and livestock;
The other laying bricks and rock.

Mother and Father—
Teachers wanting all to succeed,
Living models of honest deed.

We remember:
Family and friends—
Always there in various roles,
Caring, supporting in life goals.

The unknown—
Those we have not met
But will not forget.
Some bravely fought to keep us free,
Giving their lives for liberty.

For all of these we kneel to pray
And thank God for each one today.

Lois E. Wilson
© 2012 Lois E. Wilson

MONUMENTS OF THE HEART

A flag and white cross mark each grave
At burial sites of the brave.
These heroes born of history
Fought to preserve our liberty.

Family and friends we honor too;
Never have we forgotten you.
Memories flow forth every day.

For each we place a love bouquet.
We sense the presence of their soul

And give thanks for their lifetime role.

Lois E. Wilson
© 2013 Lois E. Wilson