I Will Always Be Here

I will always be here
In your darkest hour
When drowning in tears
Fighting the fear
Moment by moment

Day by day
Your learning to trust me
In a beautiful way

Sometimes you can’t feel me
The lie says I don’t care
The accuser of us
Seems always to be there

Battlefields you know
So deep in your mind
Piercing your heart
An unconscious sign

Your war is not over
Someday it will be
Refuse to give in
Truth does set you free

You served me with honor
Through thick and through thin
Not for money or glory
For your fellow man

So how could you doubt
That I have a plan
How could you question
My merciful hand

Own your warzone
Your mind no matter the cost
Refuse to submit
Treating  fear as the enemy it is

Take doubt and despair
The incoming words
Grab your weapons of warfare you know

Blow the hell out of all
Discouraging thoughts
Drive them out
For the poison they are

Your needed here stateside
needed at home
freedoms price
will take time to heal

Time is a friend
Peace like a river
Patience and virtue your guides

Learn to breathe in and out
Your future is sure
In the arms of the one who loves you

I will always be here
In your darkest hour
When drowning in tears
Fighting the fear
Moment by moment

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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/

“Quiet Place” first appeared in Breaking Chains, written by Dennis Nickell.

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.

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