waking up to a red white and blue sky
on this memorial day weekend
remembering those brave souls who sacrificed everything
never to see a morning sky again.
—
“unless we remember we cannot understand.”
-E. M. Forster
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A beautiful rememberance for the brave souls who gave their all to something bigger than themselves!
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here’s to them –
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That’s a beautiful sky and thought.
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thank you, merril
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You’re welcome, Beth.
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Beautiful image. Just perfect for your post.
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thank you, sadje
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You’re welcome
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We remember the ugliness of the world and those that were lost.
We celebrate the beauty of the world and are grateful for the living who give us hope for the future.
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spot on
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‘Lest We Forget’ —
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yes
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Thank you for this lovely memorial, Beth.
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my pleasure, mark
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Those four lines are one of the most powerful things I have ever read. It made something drop inside of me. Truly, speechless…
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thank you so very much for your kind words, garima
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Lest We Forget …
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❤️
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Excellent quote
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It’s so important
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Beautiful reflection Beth.
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thank you, c –
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You’re welcome :)
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This is lovely, Beth. Thank you.
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my pleasure
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Both the photo and the sentiment are so beautiful. Thank you for this moment of peace, and thoughtful remembrance.
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<3
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Mesmerized Sky 👍🏼🌹🌅
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yes –
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🌹🙏🌹
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Such a potent reminder, Beth. We must never forget what these brave people sacrificed.
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Aye, a solemn day with miles of gratitude.
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Yes
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what a wonderful tribute from you, and Mother Nature, to those who have made the ultimate sacriice…
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❤️
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A great poem… and a great quote!
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Beautiful and thought-provoking, as it should be.
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thank you –
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simply beautiful…
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thank you, Jeff
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Welcome, Beth, always.
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Beautiful. <3
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Thank you
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Excellent quote and an exquisite shot to match.
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thanks, Pete –
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Love the red, white, and blue skies!
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perfect for the weekend
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Beautiful photo and sentiment, Beth! 😍🇺🇸
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Beautiful, Beth!
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thank you –
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You’re welcome!
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Beautiful 🥰
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Thank you-
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