Thank You, Soldiers!

Awakenings honors our soldiers, past, present and future...without them, America would not be the America as we know it today. Next time you see a soldier, shake his/her hand and express how much you appreciate the services performed and sacrifices endured by each and every one. They are the life's blood of American freedom!

Honor, respect and support the
United States of America military! 

Walk among the Wild Flowers

A soldier’s life far from home is a lonely life in the sense of family ties and times. It encompasses dreams of one day returning to the life and loved ones left behind.

My journey home was a walk alone

A knapsack upon my back—

My only companion

Days were long and nights were cold

Tattered clothes, laceless boots—

My wardrobe companion

Memories kept my will alive

Belief in my only rightful love—

My true companion

Plans remained deep-rooted in my mind

Clear visions of future anticipations—

My crystal companion

Darkness succumbed to daylight

Dawn of a new day for me—

My faithful companion

Wounds were deep, blood visible

Faith in a better tomorrow—

My healing companion

Desire to live and see you again subsisted

Hope to walk among the wild flowers—

My constant companion

©2013 Awakenings

Sharla Lee Shults