I have buddies who are still "Serving In-Country" in Viet Nam as MIAs. This is first of all for them and for their loved ones. And this poem was written simultaneously with one I composed for Jim Martin, who died on May 5, 2004. A fellow airman who loved life up to its very end, and lived with a good love to accompany him to that final point of Permanent Change of Station. Thank you Jim and his love, that make the days brighter without fail.