Gratitude gleams in the sunshine
Reflecting on tears that have fallen
Red, white, and blue, stripes given
From a hero who walks life uncommon
A call of the duty that beckons
Brothers and sisters in arms
They take up the cross that burdens
To protect and keep love from harm
Pause and reflect on the cost
Notice the eyes of those who have served
Join me and pause to see them
These warriors with hearts submerged
Sometimes the rough exterior
Will hide their hidden kindness
They deserve the searching
Treasures found in exteriors that blind us
Losses and pain kept secret
Heavy like balls and chains
Lets us be seekers with gracefulness
To bind mercy in the life unchanged
Honor to those who gave their lives
Forgiveness for those who remain
Hope in the promise of Jesus
Who’s love sacrifice was one in the same
He is the only Redeemer
The One who understands our pain
No matter the life we walk while on earth
His love and healing will stay
I lift my hope this Memorial Day
For those who are lost and alone
That the sadness you feel would be planted
Into beauty this fought for freedom can grow.
