She Was Special by MSgt Merrill A. Vaughan, USAF (Ret)

by | Apr 3, 2020 | Poem

U S Air Force NursesLike the proverbial dove in the skyI saw her as I opened my eyesI knew she was special Her hair like a golden field of wheatShe had deep blue eyes that reflected the daily heatShe was special Her light touch comforted meShe had a soothing voice...

Thank You by William Edwards

by | Apr 3, 2020 | Poem

I would like to thank you,As I rise to meet the day.For the songs of birds and sunshine’s kiss,And the gift of getting gray.I would like to thank you,For the gentle breeze I feel.The scarred legs that carry me to work,And how you helped them heal.I would like to...

Vietnam Women’s Memorial by Emily Strange

by | Apr 3, 2020 | Poem

VIETNAM WOMEN’S MEMORIALby Emily Strange He lies unseeing and seemingly unconscious cradled in her armsas she supports his broad shoulders and touches his chest(even now her regulation hair bunned high above her collar)She is a professional, hardened against the...