Misfire
A soldier returns, his old life gone.6 total reviews
Comment from Patty Palmer
Our soldiers go to war to keep our country safe and free. Most come home with some stage of PTSS
(Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) These soldiers sent to war are still mostly kids. The things they've seen and had to do haunts them the rest of their lives. Some paid the ultimate sacrifice, others wish they had. How sad. My son spent 3 tours in Iraq and still today the backfire of a car or the sound of fire crackers give him flashbacks.
patty
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021
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Our soldiers go to war to keep our country safe and free. Most come home with some stage of PTSS
(Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) These soldiers sent to war are still mostly kids. The things they've seen and had to do haunts them the rest of their lives. Some paid the ultimate sacrifice, others wish they had. How sad. My son spent 3 tours in Iraq and still today the backfire of a car or the sound of fire crackers give him flashbacks.
patty
Comment Written 15-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021
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My thanks to your son for his courage and sacrifice on our behalf. Thanks for your read and review.
Comment from kmoss
This is a powerful, thoughtful poem that hopefully helps spread awareness for our soldiers. The ultimate sacrifice for their country. Even the ones that return home have in some way sacrificed their life.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2021
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This is a powerful, thoughtful poem that hopefully helps spread awareness for our soldiers. The ultimate sacrifice for their country. Even the ones that return home have in some way sacrificed their life.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your read and encouraging review.
Comment from pome lover
that is very well constructed and powerful.
You got into the mind of the person and made the reader feel his anguish.
These poor men, lost and alone are truly our responsibility to try to help them.
Whew. That was very sad. I give you a 6.
Katharine - pome lover
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021
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that is very well constructed and powerful.
You got into the mind of the person and made the reader feel his anguish.
These poor men, lost and alone are truly our responsibility to try to help them.
Whew. That was very sad. I give you a 6.
Katharine - pome lover
Comment Written 10-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021
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Thank you again for your words and review.
Comment from Lana Marie
This is sad for sure! It actually sounds like what happened to my sons best friend several years ago. His wife cheated while he was gone, his brother committed Suicide 3 months before he committed Suicide too. Their poor mother.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021
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This is sad for sure! It actually sounds like what happened to my sons best friend several years ago. His wife cheated while he was gone, his brother committed Suicide 3 months before he committed Suicide too. Their poor mother.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021
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What a sad event for the mom. I don't think people who have not experienced such an event can wholly understand the impact suicide has on those left behind. Thank you so much for the encouraging review. Much appreciated.
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Your welcome!
Blessings
Comment from rjuselius
This is an important piece of social commentary dear anonymous! I empathize with all my heart but cannot ever relate. Your poem hits the target (pun unintended).
Thank you for sharing a serious issue!
Good luck!
Blessings and a larger than life hug!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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This is an important piece of social commentary dear anonymous! I empathize with all my heart but cannot ever relate. Your poem hits the target (pun unintended).
Thank you for sharing a serious issue!
Good luck!
Blessings and a larger than life hug!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 09-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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Again, thank you.
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My pleasure entirely dear friend!
Comment from siais
Felt deep through the well written poem, the final choice of misfire fits all the misfires.
Thanks for sharing the story of a soldier , sadness doesn't kill someone it's lost peace which kills. Nice work , take care!
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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Felt deep through the well written poem, the final choice of misfire fits all the misfires.
Thanks for sharing the story of a soldier , sadness doesn't kill someone it's lost peace which kills. Nice work , take care!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your review. I'm sure many of our soldiers have a difficult time finding peace, if they are lucky enough to come home.
