This weekend is long ~  overflowing with opportunities to enjoy the simple contentments
of life...

Perhaps a stroll down a quiet lane?

It may be you prefer a concert in the open?
Or a PARADE!

Or a visit with family or friends in their home or yours?

Endless possibilities to create memories....

~ ~ ~

Whatever you do, wherever you go

setting the politics of war aside
take a moment to respect and honor
the service and sacrifice 

of those past and present in the military who serve
combat, medic, ancillary support, news core

Each and every serving in great danger

all serving away from family, friends, home

all serving while we enjoy this long weekend

Take a moment to honor
those who will return home heart heavy

from what they have seen

those who have and will return injured, bodies broken

Most of all spend a moment to honor those who

will never

return at all

Never

Much there is to celebrate, enjoy, honor, ponder
On MEMORIAL DAY weekend