13 Tuesday Nov 2018
Posted in Poetry, Ragtag Daily Prompt
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Our memories are open portals to the past
Tidbits of our lives, kept in a photo book
How we long to go back to those yesterdays
Then we remember, all we need do, is look
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11 Sunday Nov 2018
Posted in My Thoughts
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Today, in the United States of America, we celebrate Veterans Day. A day to honor the men and women who have fought in war, and fought for our freedoms, so that we may live as a free nation. Originally named Armistice Day, Congress changed the name in June 1954. In 1971, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday in October, but was later moved back to November 11 beginning in 1978.
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“On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great War.” Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.”1
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Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day is the day we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, who laid down their lives so that American’s could be free, free to choose, free to vote, free to live life.
We are and ever shall remain
“One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All.”
The next time you see a veteran, shake his or her hand, put your hand over your heart, just say Thank You. You don’t have to support war, but we do have to support our fellow Americans.
Thank you, to all the men and women of our military, here and away from home. My heart goes out to you and your families. I stand proud of my country because of you.
1. Source: http://www.history.com/topics/history-of-veterans-day
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06 Tuesday Nov 2018
Posted in free verse, November Writing, Poetry
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#freeverse, #NovemberWriting, #poetry, depression, dorindaduclos.com, life, Night Owl Poetry, pages, parasols, petals, Pieces, suicide, writing
She let her memories escape, yesterday’s dreams
Broken pieces of her life, scattered, tattered
Pressed between the pages, sheltered only
By the pale ivory lace, of a faded parasol
This, her only regret, leaving this treasure
Far behind, knowing, it was the last connection
To a life, she no longer cherished, wilted petals
Pressed between pages, the broken pieces of her life
November Writing Prompt – Petals and parasols – Day 6/30
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05 Monday Nov 2018
Posted in Poetry, Ragtag Daily Prompt
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I hear the chimes, of the church bells, ring
God’s message, resonates, to all around
Our guardian, through life’s unpleasant things
Each tone, from the other, more profound.
©2018 Dorinda Duclos All Rights Reserved
03 Saturday Nov 2018
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#poetry, Anticipation, dorindaduclos.com, freedom, life, Night Owl Poetry, poems, soul, spirit, wind, writing
The winds blow heavy, against the pane
Outside, the sunlight diminishes the rain
I feel the tugging, as it grabs at my heart
The longing for adventure is about to start
With anticipation, I watch the leaves spin
My heart, seeking freedom, beats hard from within
Arms opened wide, I let the winds take me
Over mountains and seas, let it never forsake me
Just pick me up, there’s no need to cajole
I’ll ride with the spirits, I’ll follow my soul
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