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Music performed by: United States Air Force Academy Band


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The sleigh’s tuned up, reindeer fed

Elves wrapping gifts, blue, white and red

Santa’s laid down for his nap

Rudolph has prepared the map

 

The list of names is long this year

And there’ll be a few more stops I fear

‘cause he’s got a list of soldiers where

He doesn’t usually leave the air

 

They top his list of those “been good”

Even though they live in the ”Iraqi hood”

And Santa won’t forget their plight

As he drops his gifts on the world tonight

 

They’ll spend their Christmas far away

From the homes where their children play

They work hard so all kids will be

Allowed to grow up strong and free

 

May Santa’s flight be blessed this year

As he stops to drop some Christmas cheer

And searches from the sky to see

Their little tumbleweed Christmas tree

 

So if by chance your house gets missed

It’ not because you’ve not made the list

It’s just that Santa has packed his sleigh

With gifts for soldiers this Christmas Day


 

Sherry Gail Heim

December 23, 2005

Copyright © Sherry Gail Heim 2005

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on October 1, 2006
Well it's not Christmas yet but this picked me up some, Sherry. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Karen Cino
Reviewed on January 14, 2006
Awesome poem dedicated to our soldiers that are fighting for our freedom. Happy New Year!!!

Karen

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on December 28, 2005
Delightful poetry for this season loved the music it is wonderful.
Wonderful tribute too.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on December 28, 2005
Wonderful Christmas tribute to those that fight for our freedom.

Reviewed on December 28, 2005
super Christmas poem Sherry, I'm sure the soldiers would love it also

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on December 26, 2005
And rightly so! And, here, have all mine as well - I have everything I need, provided by PEACE which is what they are fighting for, after all. A debt of gratitude we all owe. Thank you for your insight and thoughtfulness in this, dear Sherry. Bless you, and may you continue to grow in grace and character to the blessing of us all in the coming year ahead; you're a star! :)) LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 25, 2005
outstanding tribute, Sherry ... you capture the mood and spirit of Christmas for the soldiers who sacrifice so much ... they should be on top of Santa's list ...

Reviewed by Mark Rockeymoore
Reviewed on December 25, 2005
merry christmas and happy holidays to the souljahs! great tribute, sherry!

Reviewed on December 25, 2005
A wonderful wish and tribute to the dear soldiers. May they have another wonderful Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you too Sherry!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on December 24, 2005
A beautiful poem Sherry
Pray they will survive another Christmas night
Thanks for sharing

William
Merry Christmas
Peace & Love

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on December 24, 2005
A beautiful holiday salute to the military community and a loving reminder for everyone. Much gratitude.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 24, 2005
They surely do top the 'Good List,' and if Santa skips me this year, I will truly understand.

Love that musical arrangement, Sherry!

Reviewed on December 24, 2005
WTG Sherry. Your pen shows the concerned heart you've alway held. I hope your Christmas is a pleasant one, and Santa makes it to your house for sure.

The Duck

Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on December 24, 2005
Some Christmas cheer for those spending it away from home.


Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on December 24, 2005
Our soldiers deserve the best Christmas present of all, to be reunited with their families on this very special day. But that won't be for quite a while, because they have more duties to perform. It is too bad tho, that they fight so we can be free: "They work hard so all kids will be allowed to grow up strong and free." It is too bad that those at home somehow missed that message, where some children are concerned, whether it is this day we are talking about, or days gone by. There are innocent children being harmed not by a foreign country, but by those who claim to have what is best for them, often knowing that what is best, is harming them so they will never be free. To be free, is to be free in one's soul, mind and body. For those of us that are still incarcerated, in our souls, and have a never ending sadness and terror, we will never be free, as long as we are looked at as non-persons, like the Jews in WWII, Women who are still being treated as second class citizens by men who are domineering and controlling, Blacks, who were considered to be only slightly human, until Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., held rallies all over the south for equal rights, and those rallies ended in Washington, D.C.

We who are transsexual, gay, bi-sexual, cross-dressers, or other wise transgendered, are considered by laws being passed, as non-persons, not entitled to the equal protection of the laws, as are non transgendered persons.

This is a very good write sis, thnx for sharing. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, stubborn and determined to a fault, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your very sad and very terrified little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on December 24, 2005
Well,,Let me see if I can possibly tell you how wonderful this tribute is for our Service Men and Women! None deserve it more than they.
When one focuses on the sacrifices they have made throughout time, being away at Christmas is actually a very small part of it. Yes I know it's sad they are not around the tree with their families, but their service goes so much further. We owe them more than we could ever repay. It's only by their hardships that we are able to walk about freely in this great Country of ours. Without them..well lets just say, we wouldn't have the right to say anything without them. We all know that's where the focus is and should always remain.
Sherry, Any and all that read this, will be enlightened by not only your talent and abilities with words, but your large and amazing heart.
Bless You and Merry Christmas.

Lisa

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on December 24, 2005
I agree with Andy here....great offering Sherry!!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on December 23, 2005
Yup the best gift will be when they're called home. With mission accomplished...

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 23, 2005
Great write and perhaps one long over due.
Felix

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 23, 2005
You are so cool gf! Thank you Sherry for always being front and center with our soldiers! This is terrific and I love the music!So glad we get to read more of you, another reason to be thankful for Christmas;-)

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Tina Clark
Reviewed on December 23, 2005
Sherry, this poem is such a beautiful and thoughtful poem! I commend you on this creation, it is very well done and the music was so nice with it! Bravo!!! +10 for you!!! Merry Christmas and May you enjoy a wonderfully blessed new year!

Hugs
Tina

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on December 23, 2005
Fantastic, Sherry!!!! And I love the music too. Merry Christmas. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on December 23, 2005
Yeh...our soldiers deserve all the presents and gifts they can get this Christmas and New Year Sherry
And the best one they could get of all... is an honourable exit strategy and early return home from those God forsaken lands
Peter

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on December 23, 2005
Cute one, Sherry. Love the Sousa rendition too.


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