Forgive Us

by Diana Nickell, wife of Vietnam combat veteran, Dennis Nickell

Forgive Us

As Job was refined with fire from above

So to in my life

The fathers’ shown his love

With a deep cleansing fire

That searches your soul

All for the purpose of making you whole

When gold becomes molten while being refined

Its liquid state no longer confined

To a shape or an object readily defined

The greatest process is completed inside

Forgive us our friends

If what you have seen

Has left you confused

Or slightly amused

Our intent was never to harm you

For you see in our lives

Perhaps in yours too

We committed ourselves the fire to go through

My God most would say

On purpose you went ?

Did you not know the cost

Or realize what you would pay if sent?

Sent through a fire

That on the outside

Would leave us all wondering if you’d sill be alive

While yet un-molded we seemed without form

But the dross was being removed forevermore

Perhaps we’ll be gentler

Our pride we’ve let go

If the fire has worked, well be nicer to know

No not perfect yet

The refinings’ not through

But since we’ve seen the fire

We have a greater love for you

When gold becomes molten while being refined

Its liquid state is no longer confined

While yet unmolded we seemed without form

But the dross was being removed

Forevermore

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For 43 years, Dennis and Diana Nickell, shared their lives, passion, and hearts. Dennis, a Vietnam Combat Veteran who dealt daily with the aftermath of his 14 months in-country, spent his later years reaching out to Veterans, their loved ones, and tried to help share why you should never give up. Sept, 12th, 2021 Dennis joined his brothers in arms in heaven, who never had the chance to have the life he fought for daily, and his wife Diana still carries on the mission of educating, enlightening, and encouraging those who have paid such a heavy price for freedom. 

Dedicated to ALL, first responders, and heroes, Diana has found peace in the wealth of her family and her faith. YouTube series Surviving Vietnam can be accessed freely at 

https://www.survivevietnam.com/

All rights are reserved, for created content shared about their amazing journey, including original poetry by Diana. Feel free to contact Diana at dnickell1955@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

As the Voice of the Veteran Community, The Havok Journal seeks to publish a variety of perspectives on a number of sensitive subjects. Unless specifically noted otherwise, nothing we publish is an official point of view of The Havok Journal or any part of the U.S. government.