Today a Nation paused to mourn the fate <br />Of President Kennedy, our former Chief of State. <br />All over the nation on TV the people followed along <br />The funeral parade that ended in Arlington. <br />Yet but a short time ago he laughed and talked <br />And enjoyed nature's beauty as he walked. He was Chief of State, husband of a loving wife, <br />Filled with love for family and so full of life. <br />In a moment-- one flicker--and his life was o'er <br />Never to be our president any more. <br />What cruel fate dealt such a blow? <br />What anguish and sorrow his wife must know? The wheels of the country paused to bury our President: <br />And a day in mourning by the citizens was spent <br />Each throughout the land in his own way <br />Solemnly paused to reflect, and perhaps to pray. <br />But tomorrow all the wheels again will turn: <br />The world will forget, though his family mourn. And as we mediate o'er this great grief and sorrow <br />We learn that every yesterday dawns into a new tomorrow. <br />"Tis in the passing of time lies life's great mystery: <br />Today so important--tomorrow only history. <br />Strange is the truth that we must face: <br />There's none so important that someone else can't replace.<br /><br />Jo Covlin Engesether<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-fall-of-president-kennedy-november-22-1963-i/
