Do not stand at my grave and weep.
#1

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

 

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am a diamond glint on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

I am the flower in the backyard,

Planted there with loving regard.

When you awake in the morning hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush,

Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft starshine at night.

Do not stand by my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die.

 

-- Anonymous

 

 

A French girl honors fallen American Soldiers on Memorial Day 1945. This photo is from a collection of albums concerning temporary US Cemeteries in France provided to the United States after WWII.

 

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#2

C'est manifique. That was just beautiful. What a great poem to read, upon waking this morning. Merci beaucoup.

 

 

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#3

C'est manifique. That was just beautiful. What a great poem to read, upon waking this morning. Merci beaucoup.

 

Beautiful Poem ! Gives me an idea. Won't say anymore.

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#4

Very nice poem and I love the picture. Thank you.

Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
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