As I walked the beach this morning, in the distance I observed a memorial service to a fallen soldier. I have seen weddings, family reunions, parties of every flavor, but my first for an ocean side memorial and burial. There are those moments that make us stand still, but few that give you the presence of silence...so is was this beautiful morning...just for you my friend and to those that have fallen...may we chose to honor one another...
A southeast wind blowing from the trades,
The beauty of the azure sky as it kissed the ocean.
The waves gently rolling, just for you.
Four men dressed in blue and a brass bugle just for you
One woman clutching the flag in her arms,
The last moment to spend with you.
In her hands, a simple box,
Ashes...the presence of you.
Taps pierced the morning air,
A sound that has no compare,
Everyone stopped in silence just for you.
An honorable salute from the men in blue,
She carried your box and the presence of you
The children on the beach stopped their play,
No words were spoken
Only silence for you.
She kissed the box,
And shed a tear, just for you.
We all watched in silence,
As she released your soul to the sea.
Even the children shed a tear.
The presence of silence just for you...
