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FEATURES 6A Readers’ poems honor veterans on this Memorial Day Dear Readers: When we asked you to try your hand at a gender-inclusive piece for Inde- pendence Day, we also received several poems that seemed more appropriate for Memorial Day. Therefore, we have decided to print two of them on this occa- sion. We think they both express moving sentiments. “Gold Star Mother” by Gene Nelson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin The sounds of battle long have ceased, Peace conquered war and death. Yet memories whisper from those years, With cruel, untiring breath. Yes, peace has come, the peace so dear, For which men fought and died. But there are some who’ll never have, Peace way down deep inside. And so we humbly bow our heads, Some things can’t be undone. Our prayers may help to ease Annie’s Mailbox Creators Syndicate Inc. Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar the pain, For those who lost a son. We won’t forget your sacriice, We’ll heed, some way or other. That dying soldier’s last request: “Take good care of my mother.” “After Visiting The Viet- nam War Memorial” by Mary Whiteman Abel of Guilford, Connecticut Malcolm, John, Stephen, Bruce — etched in stone Thoughts of tears, blood, screams, death — letters home... James, Arthur, Michael, Tim — Let me be brave as my hand tries to touch each name engraved on the black stone — And then my eyes ill with tears... Samuel, Paul, Donald, Seth — There is warmth beneath my hand... Stirring the memories of other wars — Invasion of Normandy Pork Chop Hill Desert Storm A letter to a sailor Every war, conlict or effort that our young men and women were sent to... I can feel the rough lettering as my hand glides across the warm marble... David, Joseph, Richard, Ben... I was there with each of these people. They are chiseled in my heart and soul for eternity. They have made their sacri- ice to mankind. Peter, Mark, Brian, Tom... THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, MAY 30, 2016 Tomorrow’s horoscope By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Push on with the herculean effort. You’ll go faster and you’ll finish stronger if you allow things to be stupendously imperfect, at least for now. You can always go back later and clean it up. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Stand behind your decisions. There is no room for doubt, no reason to change things up, no need to quick- ly come up with something new. Hold your head up high, and deliver what you created. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re the power in your life. No one is going to charge your battery; you have to do it yourself. One thing, though: Avoid the charging station that worked last time. Diversify. Spread out. Find one in a different part of town. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Partnerships will need to be hashed out verbally. Stay on track, especially if you have a less-than- pleasant history with someone. Don’t let the issue switch from the original subject to one of personal rivalry. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One study sug- gests that a typical college student will pull two all-nighters per school year, resulting in better academic performance for only a meager fraction of students. As for you, ear- ly-to-bed will bring no regrets. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In the past you developed this whole style of coping that worked so well you’re still using a lot of it to- day. The question is: Is this still necessary, or does it unreasonably limit you? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sometimes you give compliments because you’re nice and you like to make people feel good. To- day you’re a little more calculating, though, and your compliments are aimed at getting someone to lower his or her defenses. FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you have to talk about your problem, do it in personal terms, describing how it affects your life and expressing all of the feelings that come up around it. There’s strength in honest vulner- ability. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As you get older you care less and less about being liked. However, there’s nothing to gain from behaving in an unlikeable fashion. Today, the more they like you, the better your position will be. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s a tall order with your name on it. With the right attitude you’ll finish the job before Friday. Avoid negative thinkers, and rewire your own thought processes. Relentless optimism is called for. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What you’re trying to do is no small feat. This is going to take time and persistence. Today will be major- ly productive if you put your critical mind aside. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The differ- ence between dishing the dirt and mud- slinging is only a few drops of water. This is an excellent time to stay away from gossip altogether. The thrills are cheap, and the damage is costly. TUESDAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 31). Fun and happiness are more important than you’ve been making them lately. A positive attitude is the key to keeping your stress levels low and your sprits high through this entire solar year. Next month you’ll have something everyone needs, and you’ll be paid very well for this. July and October bring love in abundance. Libra and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 15, 39, 44 and 18.