Remembrance

On this day in 1918, what was the worst war the world had ever seen finally came to an end. Today, 93 years later, do we still remember what happened? Do we still appreciate the sacrifices which paved the way for us to become who we are?

Today, let us honour those who served so bravely for God, for country, and for liberty. And perhaps, as they look on, and see that we still remember, they may yet rest in peace.

"If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields." ~ John McCrae

 Lest we forget.

A House Divided Cannot Stand

A house divided cannot stand,
It crumbles, shattered from within;
A house is torn by inner hand.

Wise are the ones who understand
The good old adage which has been:
A house divided cannot stand.

And if there be grave reprimand
From those of nearest kin, it's then
A house is torn by inner hand.

From history we learned firsthand,
And from the past we've duly seen
A house divided cannot stand.

When spars and quarrels take command,
When sanity is wearing thin,
A house is torn by inner hand.

A fragile mind cannot withstand
Both thought of good and urge to sin;
A house divided cannot stand,
A house is torn by inner hand.

5 November 2011