On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
Of 1918
An armistice began.
In the war to end all wars
And the world heaved
A collective sigh.
1919
A president speaks.
Commemorating this date with thanksgiving
And prayer
And exercises designed to perpetuate peace
Between nations.
They called it Armistice Day.
Years passed.
1954
A president speaks.
A new name.
Veteran’s Day.
And we came together
With thanksgiving
And prayer
And exercises designed to perpetuate peace
In honor
Of all who served.
About Laurie: The author of the recently released Finding Joy as well as The Pharaoh’s Cry, Portal Shift, Kidnapped Smile, and Dragon Sky of the fantasy series The Artania Chronicles, and Forests Secrets. Laurie Woodward is also a screenwriter who co-authored Dean and JoJo: The Dolphin Legacy. Her poetry has been published in multiple journals and anthologies and she was a collaborator on the popular anti-bullying DVD Resolutions. Bullied as a child, Laurie is now an award-winning peace consultant, poet, and blogger who helps teach children how to avoid arguments, stop bullying, and maintain healthy friendships. She writes on the Central Coast of California. More about her work can be found at Author Laurie Woodward — Next Chapteria.net
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