[JustAmy]

5-29-05

Graphic by Billie

God is Watching

I know He watches over me,
I feel His gaze and touch.
He gives me strength to face my fears,
I know He loves me much.
I trust in Him, he guides me on,
He never turns away.
I know that if, I do get lost,
I'll hear Him say, "This way."
He never tires, He's always there,
I praise His Holy Name.
I hope you let Him guide you too,
He won't leave you the same.
You will no longer wander lost,
You will be shown the way.
You only need to trust in Him,
You'll do this soon I pray.
The reason that I pray for you,
Is that I love you too.
I owe to Him to spread His Word,
He'll share, His Love, with you.

Conspiracy Guy 6/11/2004
© 2004 - 2005

[JustAmy]

Thank you for today's Welcome Graphic and Poem.

I appreciate your contributions to Amy's Place.

[international american]

Hmmm, that is one I missed last year when I was in Asia.
Very good, though.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, sweet ((((Sis))))

Have a blessed Sunday.

God bless our military!

[tuliptree76]

Hi Amy! I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday. :-)

[Dubya]

To veterans who’ve taken that long way home From war’s devastating maelstrom to young boys-next-door fearsome I write this sacred poem A Memorial to shining days bygone To men among men, for time immemorial Men standing in gloried honor, tall proud, exceptional All America bows before you now, in respect salutational.

Veterans who’ve taken the long way home Walked throughout eternities where warriors for guilt atone Never forget brothers, for you never walked alone Remember back where you found the man, when the boy was lost Remember rice paddies, jungles, deserts, or war's black frost Battles in the killing fields horrific cost, Death so quiet, overpowering, so loud, by war tempest tossed.

Salute now those veterans who took the longest way home Men who now set on high, at the Master's throne. Remember brave men who in sand, mud and blood Sacrificed very being for the brotherhood Men and women who answered their nation's call, Patriots who on land, sea and air gave their all Defenders of right, who fighting for their country died For them a generation of mothers, for beloved sons sorely cried.

Veterans who’ve taken the long way home Now shout hurrah for the red, white and blue For countless boys-next-door who bore her too Forever emblazoning our hearts, Filling eyes with foggy dew imparts Following their example, the world could not go wrong With good arms, courageous, and mighty strong May we always sing our veteran's praises, victories proudest song.

Tis the twilight of our years since we’ve taken that long way home Seasons come and gone, leaving hearts as a stone. O my brothers, try hard to forget What we boys did as a nation, do not regret Do not let bestial past with present happiness fidget Climb out of that foxhole Try to forget, where you killed to reconcile a nation’s goal... Now let peaceful calm, sooth your warriors weary being whole.

Harmonize cruel battle’s horrors with love, family, life Wring out long ago war’s primordial strife Trauma that cuts like a knife... Let loose its hating demons who the good life disdain Haunting with fear and egregious pain. Harvest the good in life, like golden fields of grain Put away combatant anger, to truly live again.

Breathe in this sacred air, peaceful contentment flowing free Distilled in purest bastions of hallowed liberty... Mountains held in majesty supernal, because of thee Our freedoms by danger dearly bought Sowing a lifetime of memories of war's barbarity fraught Through sacrifice, nobly wrought Giving revered autonomy, long-suffering people’s sought.

Whether you enlisted in service for the long-haul career Or drafted, toured the battle zone for that longest year A year that did strong men's hearts with war shock sear Planting memories to last a lifetime in wounded fear To one who in honor served, did his duty...well done I know World War’s I and II, weren’t much durn fun Boys from Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf, hailed war’s setting sun.

Welcome veterans, who took the long way home Through trials and tribulations by war affected to the very bone. So when you see the rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air, All America should know...you were there Drawing a line in the sand...battling tyrannies on every hand! Because of thee, we breathe free in this land!

Take the Long Way Home

[Victoria Delsoul]

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, all.

Hope everyone is having a great time.

[Conspiracy Guy]

One of my favorites. Even if I wrote it.