Remember: a poem for Memorial Day

Every now and then I'm struck by a random act of poetry. Saturday May 24 was such a day. The whole poem more-or-less entered my mind in one piece. I jiggered it a bit and present the final result for your entratainment. The accompanying fractal is called Rose Window.

REMEMBER
Remember our Nation’s DeadT

he soldiers who fought and diedThose who took up arms to serve as need.

They died doing what they could.

Honor them.

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Remember the Unknown Dead.

The ones with nobody to mourn their passing.

Those who are lost. Those who are alone.

The world is a sadder place for their loss.

Weep for them.

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Remember your Family Dead.

The Mothers and Fathers who shaped you.

Those good people who cared for you.

Those who were always there no matter what.

Love them.

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Remember the Living.

The children, good friends and strangers all.

Those who walk the road of life with you.

They are your fellow travelers.

Help them.

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Remember Yourself.

The only constant you have though your whole life.

That which is uniquely and especially you.

For you are special.

Celebrate.