Blades of grass and pure white stones
Shelter those who’ve come and gone.
Just below the emerald sod
Are those who reached the arms of God.
~
Buried here with dignity
Endless rows for all to see,
Freedom’s seeds in sorrow sown,
‘Neath blades of grass and pure white stones.
~
Blades of grass and pure white stones
Cover those who left their homes
To rest in fields here, side by side,
Lest we forget their sacrifice.
~
Buried here with dignity
Endless rows for all to see,
Freedom’s seeds in sorrow sown,
‘Neath blades of grass and pure white stones.
~
Written by Lowell Alexander, Orrin Hatch, and Philip Naish.
Hope you have a meaningful Memorial Day.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead!
…yesterday afternoon we visited the local military cemetery and the rows after rows of white stones!
Beautiful Ellen, may you all have a very blessed and peaceful Memorial Day.
Happy Memorial Day…and have a good week ahead!!
Thank you for sharing this. Hope you have a lovely day.
This is a beautiful poem, Ellen. Your picture is exactly what the veterans’ cemetery looks like where my late husband is buried. Love the symmetry, the green grass, and the white upright headstones.
Beautiful fun!
That was supposed to say “beautiful poem.”
Happy Memorial Day, dear Ellen. Blessings.
Beautiful poem. Honoring and remembering all who “gave all” to preserve our freedom
Hope your Memorial weekend was filled with many blessings. A well-written poem.