Old year
New year
You’re always here
The ancient of days
In so many ways
Reclaiming, renewing and more
Each day is new
A brand new, new YOU
What will the potter make today?
Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust
Clay holding the spirit within
Hope springs eternal
It has been said
Light more pervasive than dark in your head
Choose to be Merry
Choose to be Bright
Fierce jedi warriors
Channel only the light
One match lights a room
Shrouded in dark
So beam shining candle
Making your mark
Leave this world a better place than when you arrived
This is the year and now is the time!
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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. The 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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