ForeverKnight's blog: "Poem"

A star fell from the sky.

I picked her up. She was a bright star.

The brightest I have ever seen. I hugged her and squeezed her.

I took her home and I treasured her. And kept her shining for all of time.

But, one day something took her from me. I didn't know what it was till she told me.

The star is a lil faded now. But, with the right touch she will be bright again.

'Tis the bond of friendship that will keep us both strong.

Friends till the end of time is our oath. Never to be broken is the code.

Thank You for brightening my life with yours.... JLM

I toss and turn you're not there. I reach my hand out there is only air. You may not be here now. But, in my mind you are there. My stomach aches but I am full. Full of wonder of what could be. Looking to the sky for that one star. But, the sky is clear of stars. Till I notice a patch of clouds moving. Out from behind the clouds is one star. Shining very bright. I watch closely. The star flickers like a wink. Letting me know my future is bright. I reach out with my hand again. This time it is full with your hand. I smile and wink back at the star. Walking away hand in hand with you. JLM

Now I think its time for sleep. To close my eye's to a non-eternal sleep. I will wake again refreshed as can be. To a life that can be only one for me. If I do not wake. Then I know my life was not in vain. Fore I left it in deep slumber. And remember there was no pain. And when I do wake it will be sweet surrender. I render myself full of life in the after life. JLM

Life is a reflection of ones self while looking in the mirror. The flaws are shown as for how folks see you. You don't see it till your reflection shows the true you. Deny what you will. But, rest assured on that day you will know it was the truth you saw. JLM

Space the Great Beyond. I was there for only a few days. My the view was great. But, then come home I must. To my life that will ever live in the hearts I will never know. Because I never made it home that day. My life as I know it will never be the same. I came down in fiery flames to a ground so cold. But, I felt nothing because I was with the creator. Of this my final resting place.... JLM

I go to a far away land. Away from family I know I will be. But, there is another family I will be with. My brother's and sister's though not related. But, only by our calling. To serve a great nation is our honor. To keep her safe is so sweet. Though I may not make it home alive. There I gave my heart and soul. But, if I make it home. Will I be called a hero? Even if some don't think I am a hero. I know other's will. I did my duty I was called upon to do. What more can I be asked to do than what I have done? Let me go back to my life that I had before I left for the far off place. But, if I am needed again I will be there... JLM

I will remember the day like it was my last. I walked into church to see all my friends and family. They were sitting there with sad faces. Some crying. Some just talking with people round them. I wasn't sure what they all were doing there that day. I went up to talk to some of them. But, it was like I wasn't there. But, I was there. Right infront of them. But, they just kept talking. So I stood there and listened to them talk. All the talk was about me. And how my family was gonna get along. I moved closer to the front of the church. To see my wife and kids and their kids. They were all dressed up. For what I didn't know. As I looked at my wife and kids. I noticed there was no seat open for me. I still didn't understand what was going on. So I just stood there beside my wife. The service started. I listened to the words of the pastor. The words he spoke were bout me and my life. About my personal journey through life. And about my family. I spoke out and asked "what does all this mean?" There was no answer. So I walked up closer to the pastor. And there I saw my answer right infront of me. I saw a lot of flowers. To many to count. So I started reading the cards. I begin to cry because they all had my name on them to my family. Then I noticed a casket in the middle of all the flowers. Wiping the tears away I looked at the casket. When I looked inside I began to cry even more. I know this person in the casket. It is me. I am beginning to understand now. Then I see friends and family come to the front. To say kind words about me. The service ends. I watch them close the cover on the casket. I begin to weep even more than before. Because I know what comes next. The long ride to my final resting place. After an eternity I feel myself being lowered into the dark place. But, I know this is not my last stop. There is a bright light. And a man standing there waiting for me with his hand out. He says it will be ok. So I take his hand and go with him. To a place so glorious words can't explain. I am at peace now. And I still watch over my family from here. Wish I could be there with them in body and not just in spirit. But, I am where I am to be and that is the place set for me. JLM