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The Forgotten Veterans
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"To all who have served, thank you; I owe you my life." ~sgh

I wanted to write a poem today but words did not come, then a friend sent me this picture...

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The Forgotten Veterans


 

Be strong, be brave, take care of your mom

Remember your dad, try not to think of that bomb

 

Life rests on your shoulders, you bear the weight of the world

It’s too much of a burden for only eleven years old

 

For each loss of life to enemy guns

New Veterans are created in their daughters and sons

 

Their parents were noble, devoted and brave

They secured for us freedom from our birth to our grave


 

I am humbled and grateful for the years they had served

Their valor granted me more than I have ever deserved

 

But there are these other soldiers who did not enlist

Who were handed a flag, as a casket they kissed

 

So when we honor our Veterans, let us please not forget

Those who walk with sadness in a life filled with regret


 

Sherry Gail Heim

November 11, 2007



 
 
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 Reviews of "The Forgotten Veterans"
Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on October 6, 2008
A great tribute to our veterans!


Bravo!
Reviewed by David Delaney
Reviewed on September 13, 2008
Sherry, I don't think there could ever be enough tributes & thank you's to any of our veterans, I have written a number of tributes myself & will surely write more, thank you for your beautiful poem.

Dave.
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper
Reviewed on February 6, 2008
a well written much deserved poem of verse Sherry,
Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on December 24, 2007
THE FORGOTTEN VETERANS:
Blessed be the pen
that takes time and ink
to remember the forgotten.

Wishing you a very merry Christmas
and a New Year overflowing with blessings,

Aberjhani
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on December 24, 2007
A most thought-eliciting and kind offering, Sherry. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on December 24, 2007
Well penned tribute!
Safi
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on December 23, 2007
Wonderful tribute, indeed!! Makes you want to weep. Makes me
angry when I think about the benefits that have been taken away
and the lack of attention and respect that is paid. BRAVA FOR
THE EXCELLENTLY-WRITTEN REMINDER. Have a safe and happy holiday season and a new year that keeps getting better and better. Love,
Pea
Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on December 23, 2007
What a thoughtful write this is!!! Sherry, thank you for sharing!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!!

Lots of love,

Sandie Angel :o)
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on November 14, 2007
...for a person without the words, you certainly do as always a great job...veterans thank you...Ed & Rufuz
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on November 14, 2007
One guy in our high school class lost his father in WW II. He always tried harder, especially to please his Mom. He's the only one to get a medical degree.

Ron
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on November 14, 2007
Whenever a soldier dies, many are touched by sadness. Too bad our government doesn't honour our Vets with the respect they deserve.

Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph*
Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on November 13, 2007
Beautiful tribute to all our veterans, Sherry
Reviewed by Charles Keller
Reviewed on November 12, 2007
Sweet and poignant, Sherry.
Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on November 12, 2007
n awesome tribute to the vets and their families
You've done an excellent job Sherry
For one who couldn't think of words to write
Peace & love be with you

William
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on November 12, 2007
Proud, Sad, Noble,, many emotions, Prayers for the service men and women and their families every day.
Christine
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
so very touching
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
Straight from your heart! As we remember all our veterans, remember their families who also support and carry the burdens. Remember every day of the year....

Be safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
Thank you Sherry. Written from your heart. God bless.
Paul
Reviewed by Emile Tubiana
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
“As a witness and survivor of World War II, be assured that your children who came from such a distance to liberate us from the hell of war will never be forgotten; these soldiers represent for us the symbol of Liberty. May God bless them.”
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
Veterans always get rubbed the wrong way
I donate to their cause..
Thanks for this special write.
Ron
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
Powerful read; thanks for remembering our fallen and current veteran heroes and heroines! God bless you!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
Amen, Sherry, Amen. Powerful lines that bring tears to the eyes and a lump to the throat: as a Veteran myself, I salute you for this rememberance of sacrifices, paid. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. (USAF '83-85)
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
As always Sherry you capture the moment to perfection! I've read them all and thought the tears had stopped, but you made them flow again! Special indeed,as is the photo...

Love,
ET!
Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
My heart is bursting today...with thanks and with sadness that I find no words can satisfy. War is what we do to keep our way of living free. The price is pricelss for ao many people. Even for those who haven't given.
God...bless America!

Love,
Susan
Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
This day is for all of those who served and for those who serve with the endangerment of their lives...

may those left to follow shine within their paths...

nice work Sherry...

Art Sun...
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
Very heart touching and tender with a sob of love for those young children, wifes and mothers left behind to mourn alone when the fanfare, bugles and gun salutes are over.

Fee
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on November 11, 2007
Yes. This is probably the first Vetrans Day I haven't written anything. I don't know, somehow I just could not rise to the ocassion and I know I should be ashamed, but I know where my heart lies and that is enough for me today . . . This is special, Sherry . . . Special, indeed . . .
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