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A Blue Christmas
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A Blue Christmas

 

I wait for you with silent tears

Your love pounds within my soul

My fears and worries always there

As freedom remains your goal

 

It was sad to spend our Christmas

Without your loving charms

Our children’s faces not quite as bright

When missing daddy’s arms

 

With pride we honor your patriot’s heart

And admire the job that you do

But at Christmastime it’s so very hard

To be happy while missing you

 

This sacrifice we make in life

For the promise of a better world

As you fight and lay your life on the line

That peace the future might hold

 

For country and right you lead the fight

While we wait patiently your return

But we want you to know, at Christmastime

A new strength we have all had to learn

 

We pray for your speedy, safe return

While your stocking still hangs by the fire

Awaiting the day when you walk through this door

 As the Man we all love and admire


 

Sherry Gail Heim

December 26, 2004

Copyright © Sherry Gail Heim 2004
 
 
 
 
 


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 Reviews of "A Blue Christmas"
Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on October 21, 2008
Amen!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on December 31, 2006
Sad but loving sentiments well-expressed, Sherry. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed on January 3, 2005
"A Blue Christmas" is poetic grand in action depicting love and affection through its colorful lines.

Healthy Long Creative Life, Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Franz Kessler
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
Your poem masterly expresses the longing for a loved one- beautiful picture, too. Franz

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on December 29, 2004
Well written, wonderful words of encouragement and love!

Reviewed by Theresa Koch
Reviewed on December 28, 2004
`Heart~touching writing and beautiful photo~*

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on December 28, 2004
This touches where it hurts, Sherry, and makes the service of these brave people so very personal and real. A young teacher at my child's school has just, a little while back, given birth to their second child while her husband was serving with the Territorial Army in Iraq. There will be no replacing of such moments... truly, our servicemen and their families give us their all. Moving and a timely reminder. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on December 28, 2004
POWERFUL and touching poem...Very honest and true! I like the way you communicate in your words...

Best Wishes,

D

Reviewed on December 28, 2004
Your heart defined each caring line.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Beautiful heart touching write.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
A nice way to say we are proud of the husbands, wifes, children, brothers and sisters etc that are not with there loved ones at Christmas and into the New Year. God bless them and keep them safe.

Felix

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Great tribute, To our boy's, and the American ones too...

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
A very beautiful and heart touching tribute.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Reminds me of Elvis. May godspeed him to you.

Ron

Reviewed by Donna Quesinberry
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
sherry,

excellent tribute

thanks,
d.

Reviewed by Handsum Hart
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
A warmhearted tribute to our faithful soldiers, standing tall.

Happy Holidays

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
I second, Tinka. A heartfelt penning, Sherry. The holiday season makes us more aware of the sting of having loved ones away in danger. It's a blessing to have the gift of words to soothe our souls. Thank you.

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
What a beautiful poem to a loved one in the service of his country. May they all return safe. I love the meter and rhyme which sets this poem apart from all others. Well done. I wish every service man could read it, it would mean so much to them.

George

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Beautiful tribute Sherry!!

Merry Christmas?Boxingday...what ever...lol!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
a wonderful poem to those who put their lives in harms way ... the ambiance and imagery is true to heart ...

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
I think that it is so wonderful to remember our military at this time.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Sherry , bless you for this beautiful poem,! It both shows our desire for peace, while still honoring our military and what they are doing for us. God bless them and their families for their , WILLING, sacrifice!

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Absolutely beautiful tribute to the military men of the USA
It is hard to be without them at this time of year
almost more than it is during a mundane work-a-day situation
This is wonderful........rhyme rythm, sentiment
I am glad I read it today
thank you sherry
and happy holiday to one of the finest poets at AD
Blessings and hugs..........Anita

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Every heroic soldier, and every loving family that has ever desperately missed their loved one at the Holidays can truly relate to this poetic tribute, Sherry.

Well Done - and I truly hope they all make it home very soon.


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