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Sleigh Bells In The Sand
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To all the soldiers who will be spending Christmas in the big sandbox far, far, away, thank you for your sacrifice and all that you do in the name of freedom
Sleigh Bells In The Sand It�s not a Merry Christmas For those who keep us free No blinking lights, no candy canes No showy Christmas tree No Jolly Man in bright red suit No reindeer in the air No curly-ribboned packages No stockings hung with care Can�t see their children�s faces Beaming bright on Christmas morn Though proud to do the job they do On this day, they�re feeling torn It�s hard to be so far away On a day that�s marked for cheer When families gather, feast and pray And hold each other near For them the shells are blasting As we sing of silent night Near a little town of Bethlehem Most things don�t seem quite right T'was a miracle that happened there On this day so long ago To us was given precious son In the hope man�s love would grow Now in that desert far away For freedom, soldiers fight There are no wise men bearing gifts No holy star in sight They won�t be home for Christmas There�s a rifle in their hand Another day in freedom�s war And no sleigh bells in the sand Sherry Gail Heim December 17, 2003 Copyright � Sherry Gail Heim 2003

Reviewed by Robert Fullerton (Reader)

Reviewed on June 20, 2004

Ecellent write..to the heart, as an arrow.

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on May 30, 2004

Your poetry dealing with the plight of the solider is so very touching. This is terrific. Enjoyed!

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

Excellent timely write, Sherri. Thank you!

~ May / Sandie ~

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on December 26, 2003

Thank you for this timely poem. Superb.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

Great tribute. Timely reminder. Well done, Susan. Love and peace, Regis.

Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme (Reader)

Great tribute Sherry - I've seen this sight close up...thanks for writing it :0)

Reviewed by Theresa Koch

Bravo on this OUTSTANDING piece!

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on December 20, 2003

This was outstanding Sherry, an excellent and so true tribute!

Reindeer

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Yes a very good poem, the rhyme was great, the meaning greater. Of course those hate America down with the president folks might have something else to say. How you going to have a hate the president party like they did in jokerwood, I mean hollywood. cheers G

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)

Sherry, I think it's wonderful to write such a beautiful and heartfelt poem....I hope every wife, child and Mother gets their wish this Christmas.....and those much loved, brave men come marching home in the new year.....beautiful work....as you do....ty and Merry Christmas, Love, Dani

Reviewed by Birdie Houston (Reader)

Reviewed on December 19, 2003

You knocked this out of the ball park ......excellent write !!!!!

Reviewed by A PAX

This choked me up!!! I am greatful that my son is still in the US, and has not been sent to the Middle East...I think I will mail this to him.
Bless you......this is the best thing I have read today
ty from the bottom of my heart
Anita
:)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on December 18, 2003

Excellent tribute.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Beautiful heartfelt touching tribute!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Top of line tribute to our troops Sherry. They deserve it & for them I thank you, Peace, Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Sherry, with tears in my eyes, Thank you for remembering our Troops! They may not be with us in body, but they will be in our hearts and prayers. Happy Holidays. Lisa

Reviewed by Christine Morell

A most heart touching poem, Sherry. You are a caring soul. The rhyme and flow are excellent.
Love
~Chrissie

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 17, 2003

Sherry, your beautiful verse in rhyme and meter, is so gripping! we must pray for them and their families with the hope of their safe return soon.Well done!

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Excellent tribute, I would love for my friend who has been over there for 14 months to read this one...very well done.
Allen

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

OH an excellent and truthful Tribute Sherry this is beautiful.

Happy Holidays.

Peg

Sleigh Bells In The Sand

There are no wise men bearing gifts