Monday, May 30, 2011

Taps



Day is done...
Gone the sun
From the lake...
From the hills...
From the sky.
All is well...
Safely rest
God is nigh.


Fading light....
Dims the sight
And a star....
Gems the sky....
Gleaming bright
From afar....
Drawing nigh
Falls the night.

by Major General Daniel Butterfield

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27 comments:

  1. SusanMay 30, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Taps has always given me chills. Today we remember.
    Blessings,
    Susan

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  2. Arkansas PattiMay 30, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Nothing brings tears to my eyes quicker than that mournful sound. Today and all days we need to remember.

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  3. ~✽Mumsy✽~May 30, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Happy Memorial Day, Jenny!

    Beautiful photos, and wonderful poem to remember today.

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  4. PondsideMay 30, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    There's nothing like the lonely sound of Taps as the sun sets....

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  5. Vicki/JakeMay 30, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Living where I do....I hear Taps played every night at 10pm. Sort of a melancholy but restful end to the day. Thanks for reminding us of the words. Have a peaceful Memorial day.

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  6. GattinaMay 30, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    We don't celebrate memorial days here in Belgium or other European countries. It's rather sad that it exists. Without wars that wouldn't be necessary. So many lost lives for what ?

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  7. "Alone again.... naturally!"May 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Thanks for dropping by my blog yesterday and a happy Memorial day to you too.

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  8. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    This is perfect for today!

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  9. BettyMay 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    A very important reminder. Thank you Jenny.

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  10. DapoppinsMay 30, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I caught Taps on PBS last night, so beautiful played, and I teared up, feeling the weight of love and loss.

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  11. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Thank you Jenny. My dad was a POW in Germany in WWII. The only reason he made it out alive is that, since he was originally born in East Prussia and could speak/understand German, they used him as an interpreter for them with the other POW's.

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  12. DonnieMay 30, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Such a sad poem but perfect to honor those who gave the ultimate for us. Beautiful post.

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  13. LourieMay 30, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful. Sad. Poignant. Thank you. Have a great day.

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  14. LisaMay 30, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Although it is a sad song it is a great one!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  15. Ms. AMay 30, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Just heard a nine year old girls rendition, on trumpet, and it brought chills.

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  16. Ms. AMay 30, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Oops, my blunder... she's 13.

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  17. LynnMay 30, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Perfect for today. Happy Memorial Day:@)

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  18. jennMay 30, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    i'm not sure i ever knew the lyrics for that. how horrible of me, right? but every time i hear the bugler play that, i tear up. that music tugs on my heart so well. thanks for posting this. :]

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  19. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMay 30, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Is there anything that sounds more mournful than Taps from a far away hillside at the cemetary?

    Thanks for your visit -- I just hang my aprons on hooks on my pantry door. Not really much of a display -- but always in sight in my kitchen.

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  20. MelindaMay 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Lovely post!!

    Melinda

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  21. AmandaMay 31, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    It's the kind of poem that gives you a knot in the throat while reading it...

    Thanks.

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  22. WilloughbyMay 31, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Perfect Memorial Day post, Jenny. We have quite a few veterans on both mine and my husband's side of the family.

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  23. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 31, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Taps is such a haunting melody. May we always remember all those that gave so much so we could live free.

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  24. Susan AndersonMay 31, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I never knew the second verse. Thanks.

    And I loved the pictures, too.

    =)

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  25. SerlineJune 1, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Very solemn and dignified tribute, as befits the occasion.

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  26. JJune 2, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    love it <3

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  27. Splendid Little StarsJune 2, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    a reason for pause...

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