Memories Of A Vet

[lorie]

I posted this poem very briefly a little while back and took it down to try and publish it. Well that did not happen and my husband said Lorie you wrote it for the service men and women it only matters that you share it with them and he was right so here it is again I hope you all enjoy it.
Memories Of A Vet
Although your body does not lay,In a battlefield unmarked grave
You may not bare wounds upon your flesh,no outward signs of distress
Your scars lay deeper locked inside,only to be find upon your soul and mind
Now safely home there's things you miss, a restful nights sleep,peaceful bliss
This all evaides you in the night sky,as those memories play out in your tired eyes
You find peace in the simple thing,a childs laugh or a bird as it sings
Your footsteps lay heavy with the weight of the past
Though others see hero you dont find that within yourself
Decorated with medals no matter to you, you just did your job, you seen it through
Army,Airforce,Navy,Marine you all carry with you these memories
One day they will lay a flag upon your chest, to be peaceful laid to rest
Only then does your war truely end. Author: Lorie Curry Harris

[Connie]

Beautiful Lorie; thank you for posting it. I think you have perfectly said what so many of us feel, but can't find the right words.
Connie

[lorie]

Thank you so much Connie for your kind words. I am so glad it touched you and that you enjoyed it.That makes my heart smile :)

[Linda]

How beautiful Lorie, such touching words...makes me silent.

[lorie]

Thank you Linda. As I have said before when I posted The Soldier we need to always remember the sacrafices the service men and women have given so we can enjoy our freedoms today. Just because there physical war may be over there mental war will always be raging. I am so happy you enjoyed it.

[csnow]

Thanks so much Lorie! That was very beautiful indeed! Its people like you that put the effort into writing about these Heroes that makes me feel really good that their memories won't be forgotten.

Thanks again!

Chris~

[lorie]

Thank you Chris. I am humbled by your kind words. So glad you liked it.

[lorie]

Just wanted to let everyone know my poetry book Colors Of character has been published!! There are 4 military ones in it. Thanks all of you for your words of encouragement and support now they can reach so many more. Thank you again.

[csnow]

Just wanted to let everyone know my poetry book Colors Of character has been published!! There are 4 military ones in it. Thanks all of you for your words of encouragement and support now they can reach so many more. Thank you again.

That's great news Lorie! For those of you who are interested, you can find her book on Barnes & Nobles website. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt ... m=1&itbs=1

Chris~

[lorie]

Thank you Chris! Thank you for sharing the link to my book also, that was very kind of you.

[Linda]

Congratulations Lorie!

[lorie]

For those of you who may wish to know my second book is out and is doing very well. It was published in August 2012 and is called Just Beyond The Sunrise by Lorie Curry Harris. It also includes poems about the military. Wish I could post them here but I am no longer allowed because of my publishing contract. I pray you are all doing well. God bless and have a wonderful holiday season. Be safe.

[Linda]

Congratulations on your 2nd book Lorie!! Well done

Unfortunately I can't find a link where to order it...feel free to post one here yourself Lorie!

[lorie]

Thank you so much. You can purchase my book Just Beyond The Surise By Lorie Curry Harris at www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com or www.carmichaelsbookstore.com. Carmichaels Book store is a local family owned bookstore here in my home town of louisville Ky who are independently owned. All of these sites and locations also have my first book Colors Of Character as well. You just have to type in my book title in the search bar. Thank you all so very much for your support. It means a great deal to me. God bless.