Freedom

As a child, freedom was tempered with love As a teen-ager, I marched for freedom, As a woman I respected the rights of others, As a mother freedom was a threat, As an older citizen, I fear the government that goes to war, sends troops abroad and wonder what for? Young...

WHY?——NOV. 2009

I look backward and think of both men and women, who have given life and limb to their ideals and beliefs for the reasons of sacrifice and their hopes for peace. The soldiers, the airmen, the sailors and merchant navy, in this month of November I place my poppy upon...