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A Memory Displayed
by SHERRY G HEIM → (All Poetry by SHERRY G HEIM)
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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.� Guerrillas 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 � � � �

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on July 15, 2009

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

Reviewed by Shay White

Reviewed on March 16, 2009

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

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on January 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

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on May 29, 2008

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

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on May 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

Reviewed on May 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

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

Regis

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on May 25, 2008

beautiful and touching write

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

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

Reviewed by Felix Perry

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

Fee

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

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 Charles Keller

Very moving, Sherry. Too many forget..

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

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

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 (Reader)

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

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

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