Changes by: Mom

This was written for my son Jason just after his first deployment. This week is his birthday and I thought I’d post this poem. I love you Jay-bird. Winter, spring, summer and autumn Leafless trees to flowering bud New birth, new growth Fresh flowers. Spring showers Every thing is new Once more Little boys flying kites Sailing boats And swinging high Grow to be young … Continue reading Changes by: Mom

Unsung Heroes

Unsung Heroes When I first started working for the Pamlico News it was just in time for the Viet Nam Veteran’s Homecoming in Charlotte, North Carolina. In preparations for attending the homecoming with my father-in-law, I did several interviews with veterans of the Viet Nam War. The men and women I spoke to were from every branch of service. They told stories that could make … Continue reading Unsung Heroes