Wilson your Harley

Wilson your Harley
Rode safe and road true
The happiest place for me and for you
I snuggled my arms
Hugged with my thighs
Winds kissed our cheeks
I closed my eyes

No safer place
Than riding with you
My hero, my warrior
A heart so true

Smells of cut grass
The pines and the sea
Spectacular memories
For you and for me

A ride to the wall
To Laughlin and more
We laughed at the winds
Wondering what was in store

I’d give anything
One more ride’s what I need
To find peace in the storm
In the swirling of leaves
Only the thought your no longer in pain
Helps me let go till I see you again

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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.

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.