The Land of Melting Shadows: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

The Land of Melting Shadows

There once was a land, no further away than your imagination. A Land where the Trees’ whispers can be heard on the wind. And the squirrels chitter and chatter as they scamper to and fro amongst the branches - playing their endless game of tag.

A Land where the Brooks babble endlessly amid fern covered banks. Fish and Tadpoles play a game of Leapfrog in the clear, cool water and Turtles sunbathe nearby.

A Land where the tall Grasses sway in the breeze as if dancing to a distant tune. Wild flowers wave their petals at the busy Bees who fly by; Beckoning to them. Enticing them.

A Land where the Deer graze peacefully in the lush, green valleys. A Land where the Birds and the Faeries gather in the bushes of an evening to share the day's gossip. And the Frog serenade, with Cricket accompaniment, continues well into the night.

A Land where the morning sun melts the night into the shadows of the day. And at sunset the shadows melt into night. But there are times when the shadows melt into things best left to one’s imagination.

A Land of Melting Shadows.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

Today is Veteran's Day. A time in which we should all pause and say Thank You to a Veteran.

You do not have to agree with the conflict in which they fight to offer your support to them. Knowing that the 'folks back home' are waiting with open arms is an important thing when you are stationed thousands of miles away. And the fight does not end upon their return. We need to continue our support to see that the military men and women of this country receive the treatment and/or support which they deserve - whether it be medical, psychological, physical therapy, counseling; the list goes on.

I would also like to make note of a special group who gave an enormous amount during WWII. The Navajo Code Talkers. The contribution Native Americans have made in defense of our country - and our government, the same government who has committed numerous atrocities upon them - speaks volumes. To read more about the Navajo Code Talkers, visit the blog, Gothic Tea Society.

5 comments:

Mother Moon said...: I love the story about the code talkers... They truly did give of themselves in a unique way. thank you for reminding us...; November 11, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Bloomin'Chick Jo said...: Thank you Thank you Thank you! for this post! I've said the same in previous years!; November 11, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Dede said...: Thank you so much for remembering our soldiers! Your post is wonderful.

(((HUGS))); November 11, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Bridgett said...: Honoring and remembering our vets with you...; November 11, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Carrie Joy Byrnes said...: Thank you Jeanne! My husband is a 3 time war vet so I really appreciate this post. I am going to that site to learn more about the code talkers - my husband knew all about them. Honoring all with you!

Love,
Carrie; November 12, 2009 at 9:11 PM