Courage Never Fallen

Courage Never Fallen

Our memories honor courage in its light, 

And legacies are forged from battles past, 

Where noble deeds in history are cast,

We look behind to where the brave took flight.

With gratitude profound, respect we owe, 

To those who gave their all in sacrifice, 

Their actions bold, our nation's lasting price.

Their valor's tale in whispered winds does show.

A life laid down in service to the land, 

In bravery, their spirit's flame is shown, 

Through every act, their legacy is known,

With spoken words, their deeds we understand.

In silent tribute, hearts and minds align, 

To fallen courage, memory's shrine.

Walk the Talk, Love a Lot

Walk the talk, Love a lot.

As I have loved you, love each other true,

By this all men shall know and value you,

God's new commandment: love with hearts sincere.

That you're my own, disciples pure and dear.

If ye have love one for another shown,

 A radiant light within the dark will gleam.

As streams of grace flow forth, a sacred dream.

 This sign of love makes every heart well known.

Love's gentle power can heal and unify,

 A bond unbreakable through time will test.

And in this love, may all our souls find rest.

With love's embrace, let all divisions die.

So let this love, like stars in night, remain,

A constant guide through joy and deepest pain.

Prayers Ascended

 Prayers ascended

With eyes agaze, and ears attuned, I stand, 
To witness tunes of modern melodies,
Yet each swipe brings news hard to understand,
Digesting tales that tug at heart's unease.

But in this sacred space, I find release,
As prayers ascend on wings of faith and light,
A plea for grace, for troubles to decrease,
And for the dawn to chase away the night.

We pray for children, teachers, and those with fright, 
For those that serve and protect with all their hearts, 
For hungry souls, and those in darkest night, 
Yearning for healing, even in smallest parts.

May strength be ours to face each day's demand, 
In harmony and peace, let love expand.

* I created this poem after  I attended the 2024 National Day of Prayer in Mesa AZ. We heard words and prayers from Jewish, Buddhist, Islam, Bahai and Christian faiths.  It was very inspirational.   I also wrote a poem before hand in preparation.  https://pachathepoet.blogspot.com/2024/04/a-prayer-for-all.html

Las oraciones ascendieron

Con los ojos desorbitados y los oídos atentos, me levanto,

Para presenciar melodías modernas,

Sin embargo, cada golpe trae noticias difíciles de entender,

Digiriendo cuentos que desgarran el malestar del corazón.

Pero en este espacio sagrado encuentro liberación.

Mientras las oraciones ascienden en alas de fe y luz,

Una súplica de gracia, para que los problemas disminuyan,

Y que el alba ahuyente la noche.

Oramos por los niños, los maestros y aquellos con miedo,

Para aquellos que sirven y protegen con todo su corazón,

Para las almas hambrientas y aquellos en la noche más oscura,

Anhelo de curación, incluso en las partes más pequeñas.

Que la fuerza sea nuestra para afrontar la exigencia de cada día,

En armonía y paz, que el amor se expanda.