AMERICAN-VIBE

Missing

my Brother

David T Leslie

SP4 US ARMY

Helicopter Gunner

VietNam/Tet Offensive

1967-1968

Lost, Approximately

25,000 US Troops

12,000 Brit. Troops

US Army Recruiter

Active in Reserves

for decades

His Passion:

Helping Soldiers from Walter Reed

to assimilate back into Civilian life

and re-unite

with their families

as easily as possible.

He suffered PTSD

himself, but still managed to marry, work, raise children, and live a very productive life.

He did so up until

his death, in 2016.

Exposed to Agent Orange, we lost David at age 68

Pictured here as

VFW Commander

By GOD's Grace

I descend from a long line of Patriots,

Men AND Women who served as far back as WWI.

In my possession is

a very old small blue

New Testament that went to War with each

man, and was signed by each one in turn, as they served.

I fight for my Nation from my knees

through Prayer!

I support the Troops as much as possible financially also.

I stand to attention

when I see my flag!

America, The Great

Grandmother took a job to make ends meet

Times were severe, supplies were dear

And there was rarely enough to eat.

She replaced a man who was called to War

To go defend, along with friends

Belgium’s cold and embattled shore.

She proudly stood for hours on end

Wielding the torch, she kept on the porch

As she served with the other women.

On the hardest day she grabbed her head:

Two officers emerged, and everyone heard

That Matilda’s sons were... dead.

Taking courage from the flags though quite unnerved

Simple pine boxes to rest, she had done her best

To mark their lives and the Country they had served.

She hung both flags daily saluting their fate

For she knew that her sons, just babies with guns

Were two of the “men” to make America, The Great.

Published, American Poet, Eber & Wein

Battle Fatigue

Intrusion --

Exhaustion.

At the end of my --

Strength.

Ahead of my --

Collapse;

A ten-letter word.

________

Infusion --

The word of God

At the end of my --

Day.

Ahead of my --

Sleep.

A life-giving word.

________

Conclusion --

Tranquility.

At the end of --

My prayer

Ahead of my --

Pillow;

A rest, in the Word.

FREE, INDEED

I stand solidly on this sacred ground

Remembering the Brave Heart's deeds

Recalling images and explosive sounds

That I... may be free, indeed.

I hear the cries of the wounded -

Rent flesh, sordid bodies, left behind to bleed

Until the life in them lies outside, in a pool

And yet I... am free, indeed.

I see the path of fear cross each face

But Valor is the greater need:

They call upon their Last Reserve

For they, too... are free, indeed.

To say that history repeats itself

Is like planting an immutable seed

Or, to agree with King Solomon

that there is nothing new under the sun

When you are truly... free, indeed!

Therefore, if the Son [of God] sets you free

you will be free, indeed. St. John 8:36

Published, Chasing The Dawn, ILP

* Featured above is The National Cemetery of The Alleghenies,

A Military Cemetery - my brother is buried there.

Living Stars

Dear Lord,

Oh how I love Your army on earth,

Made up of these women and men

Those whom You've raised-up fearlessly,

To defend us again... and again.

My thoughts are always with them,

They take the lead in my prayer

As often as I'm able

I imagine being there...

To salute them and to praise them,

To love them without hinder

To tell them they exemplify

The flag that they serve under.

Oh Lord, that somehow I could change

The people's cold and callous hearts

Of those who simply won't concede

That The Troops are its Living Stars!

I cry out to You in an earnest plea

To turn the evil tides of this war:

Restore the dignity and celebration

Which America bestowed upon them... before!

International Copyright

Published, WE SUPPORT YOU, Xulon Press

The Body houses the Soul. The Soul houses the mind, the will, and the emotions, intellect, etc. [i.e. the image of a living God]. Our ability to think, choose, and react, is the first - and most-powerful - tool, ever given to Man. This ability has taken us from a garden, to a cave, to the moon! Yet, somehow, the truth of how it came to pass, has been lost, as mankind teeters on the edge of annihilation. May we all return to the Garden for a glimpse...then think of the future, choose to incorporate the whole man, and react accordingly.... ergo, collaboration.

~ For my brother, David, a great mind and leader. ~

... Ergo, Collaboration

Rocking on my heels

Considering the situation,

With unwavering rhythm

...I choose, collaboration.

Hands locked safely in position

A new freedom in my stance,

I am seriously convicted

Life is a surreal dance.

Caught inside this moment

Wind gathers [I can't hear it]

Exhaled, and lost into Space

...comes body, comes spirit.

Suddenly, I am sure I comprehend

This incredibly intricate process

My mind is whirling like a hell-bent top

Producing its familiar synopsis:

The only hope for Mankind now

Is to come to terms with his Creator,

Anything less is unacceptable

...come denier, come debater.

For the sake of another century

For the sake of future generations,

Can we not now - as one - agree?

To Body AND Soul...ergo, collaboration.

International Copyright

Published, Eternal Portraits, ILP

Recorded, Sound of Poetry, ILP

TO ALL U.S. MILITARY AND OUR ALLIES

THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER

FOR EVERY SACRIFICED LIFE,

FOR EVERY WOUNDED OR DISABLED VET,

AND FOR ALL U.S. MILITARY

PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

WHO HAVE COLLECTIVELY PRESERVED

THE FREEDOM WE STILL ENJOY TODAY

HONOR THEM WITH YOUR PRESENCE

I PRAY

IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN.

BELOVED,

I DESCEND FROM A FAMILY OF PATRIOTS

WHO HAVE BEEN SERVING

IN THE U.S. MILITARY

GENERATION UPON GENERATION.

I HOLD EACH OF YOU IN HIGH ESTEEM

AND

I PERSONALLY THANK YOU

FOR YOUR SERVICE

TO GOD & MANKIND -

YOU REMAIN IN MY DAILY PRAYERS

GOD BLESS YOU!

WITH MY DEEPEST RESPECT & LOVE, Rhonda

Genuine Freedom began at the Cross

and continues through GOD's Own people!

(See 2 Chronicles 7:14)

Read it, pray it, give thanks to Almighty GOD

for your freedom -

then guard it with your life!

JULY 04, 1776 - JULY 04, 2019

CELEBRATING 243 YEARS OF BLESSINGS

FROM ALMIGHTY GOD

He Alone is the Healer of our Land: Let us confess the sins of our Nation, and fervently seek GOD's forgiveness and protection.

"If My people -

those of you

who are called by My name

[after My Son/Christ - ians]

will humble themselves

[bow to My will and give Me total authority over your lives]

AND pray

[cry out to Me!]

AND seek My face

[ ask for My presence!]

AND turn from your wicked ways

[renounce your sins]

[NOT those of the world, NOT the UN-believers -

but those of you called by MY name!]

THEN

[AND ONLY THEN]

will I hear YOU from Heaven

AND forgive YOUR sins

AND heal YOUR land!"

Thus saith the LORD

in 2 Chronicles 7:14

We who are called by His name have

a sacred duty to intercede for our Country!

May Father GOD be merciful to the

United States of America!

For where

the Spirit of the LORD exists..

THERE,

is found

Freedom.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, BELOVED!

Be safe and blessed

in your travel

and all your

celebrations!

Fruit of The Earth