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A Memory Displayed by Sherry Gail Heim Sunday, May 25, 2008 Rated "G" by the Author. Share Print Save Become a Fan I haven't been here much lately, I appologize, but life keeps getting in the way. I could not let this day pass without remembering Our Fallen and those they left behind.~sgh

A Memory Displayed Forty years, the flag sits in its case on the mantle Her children are grown now Everyone says it is time for her to move on She wonders, tears welling in her eyes How can she let another touch those tender spots in her heart Those special places where he remains alive Memories…not worth a damn when you can’t share them Freedom…a high price paid for something she will never again know The only freedom she ever knew, was in his arms Lost to the hot, muggy jungle. Gorillas who never knew his name Never knew his children Never knew he was her life, her soul, her heart, her spirit Slowly, she opens the case, touching inside It is the fabric of his life. Pressing it to her face she inhales, hoping to find his scent The red; his blood, spilled in a war that nobody believed in The white; the purity of his heart and the life they shared The stars; a symbol of the heavens where surely he rests now She wonders if anyone else cares about their sacrifice Has anyone touched his name on “The Wall” Felt his essence there, wept for him and his family Wiping away her tears, she closes the case, clutching it to her breast He was a good man, a wonderful father A hero, her hero, her world She waits for his voice, his kiss upon her brow Hoping he will come tonight in her dreams And chase away the pain of another day without him. Sherry Gail Heim May 25, 2008 Copyright © Sherry Gail Heim 2008

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Reviewed by Lori Moore	7/15/2009

This is touching poetry. Only a beautiful heart can write like this.




Reviewed by Shay White	3/16/2009

Freedom is never free. Thank you for reminding us with such a wonderful poem! Shay




Reviewed by John Domino	1/2/2009

A heart torn trubute to a fallen hero. We cannot even imagine the sacrafice of the loved ones. Amen




Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath	6/10/2008

Heartfully beautiful, I simply loved this. Thoughts to always treasure as our family knows oh too well. Thank you for sharing, ~Gwendolyn




Reviewed by Phillip William Allen	5/29/2008

Great tribute Sherry, I'm glad I stopped to read it.




Reviewed by Mr. Ed	5/27/2008

The red; his blood, spilled in a war that nobody believed in The white; the purity of his heart and the life they shared The stars; a symbol of the heavens where surely he rests now So very sad, and a most powerful Memorial Day poem, Sherry.




Reviewed by E T Waldron	5/26/2008

It is always a sure thing that your poem will be top drawer! This is a splendid tribute,Sherry!I'm so glad you shared with us!...ET




Reviewed by Regis Auffray	5/26/2008

Soul-reaching words, Sherry. A tribute well-expressed in a sad, sad world. Love and best wishes, Regis




Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan	5/25/2008

beautiful and touching write




*Reviewed by OnepoetGem the Poetic Rapper**	5/25/2008

Happy holidays Sherry, this is a great poetic touching story, life is mean sometimes, especially to soldiers and their families :)




Reviewed by Felix Perry	5/25/2008

Very nicely done, well put together and definately can feel it in the heart... Fee




Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	5/25/2008

Heartbreaking write, Sherry; thank you for remembering our veterans! God bless you! And God bless our military men and women from ALL wars!! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <




Reviewed by Chuck Keller	5/25/2008

Very moving, Sherry. Too many forget..




Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)	5/25/2008

Thank you . . . I'm not here much either . . . Only a few I track . . . You are one . . . Much too busy with my dragon novel for my grandson . . .




Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper	5/25/2008

Sherry, this is a heartfelt story of what a wife/families must go through when they lose a son or husband. An excellent write with vivid imagery.




Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson	5/25/2008

Sorry Sherry, my keyboard went out and I couldn't type anything in. Glad your back. A very sad write. Well written.. Ron




Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner	5/25/2008

Sherry - What more need be said? You've conveyed the heartbreak, perfectly - a sacrifice too much to bear - thank you for honoring those who served/serve/will serve - as the daughter of/sister of/niece of/cousin of Veterans, as well as a Veteran, myself, I will not forget the cost - well done. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla. tears




Reviewed by Ronald Hull	5/25/2008

Good to see you able to write again. Touching. Reminds me of those classmates who hurried marriage because they were going, only to leave a widow and children behind. I wrote of the post war troubles of fallen survivors in my stories section. Ron