The Medic
A soldier, a life giver, and a brother.8 total reviews
Comment from Regina Elliott
This is such a well penned
and heart-rending poem.
Words cannot express
the respect and honor I feel
for your selfless courage
and for being a medic to
your brothers. Many
blessings to you and
Welcome Home.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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This is such a well penned
and heart-rending poem.
Words cannot express
the respect and honor I feel
for your selfless courage
and for being a medic to
your brothers. Many
blessings to you and
Welcome Home.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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This isn't me, but a medic. Thank you. :)
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with your contest entry, Poetwatch.
I loved the POV of your work. The art choice was supportive
and your words were well thought out. I could visualize
everything as I read. Your words put readers right there
on the battlefield.
Thanks for sharing and participating, Jan
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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You did a great job with your contest entry, Poetwatch.
I loved the POV of your work. The art choice was supportive
and your words were well thought out. I could visualize
everything as I read. Your words put readers right there
on the battlefield.
Thanks for sharing and participating, Jan
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Jan. I just wrote about heroes that no one remembers. I'm glad you liked it. They were the first responders.
Comment from aryr
Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Jose'. First of all I would like to thank you for the wonderful tribute and for the time you served. Morphine is a wonderful drug unless you are allergic to it. This was a great tribute and the picture was perfect. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Jose'. First of all I would like to thank you for the wonderful tribute and for the time you served. Morphine is a wonderful drug unless you are allergic to it. This was a great tribute and the picture was perfect. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!
Comment Written 24-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Alie. :) Everyone in the medical field is a hero because they are there trying to save lives. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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So true, Jose', you are so welcome.
Comment from royowen
I've often wrote of the unjust wars that young men fought by the decision of old men behind oaken desks who return home to their families every day, safe and sound. Forcing some young men who don't believe in killing to deal with an unresolvable problem, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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I've often wrote of the unjust wars that young men fought by the decision of old men behind oaken desks who return home to their families every day, safe and sound. Forcing some young men who don't believe in killing to deal with an unresolvable problem, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 24-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Roy. Life wasn't fair then and it isn't fair now. War makes everyone do things that they would not do. Everyone in the medical field is a hero because they are there trying to save lives. I'm glad you liked it.
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Well done
Comment from lyenochka
Brilliant and dramatic! I feel like you really took us into the battle both physically and emotionally. Having witnessed the death of the one and immediately wanting revenge is a relatable human reaction. Hope this does well in the contest!
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Brilliant and dramatic! I feel like you really took us into the battle both physically and emotionally. Having witnessed the death of the one and immediately wanting revenge is a relatable human reaction. Hope this does well in the contest!
Comment Written 24-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Helen. It is human nature to react at a moment's notice. In war, people do what has to be done. Everyone in the medical field is a hero they try to save lives.
Comment from country ranch writer
War sucks at any age. So many went into a war that should have never be. Coming home was awful because they spit on soldiers for not winning.
19/23/2022-----3:50. Pm
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2022
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War sucks at any age. So many went into a war that should have never be. Coming home was awful because they spit on soldiers for not winning.
19/23/2022-----3:50. Pm
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2022
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You are right, Country. I still heard the hate as we got off the plane.
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Sorry!
Comment from RodG
You pack a lot of narrative into this poem about a Vietnam War medic. The Speaker definitely proves to be a hero as he tends to the wounded and dying. I can totally understand his rage when briefly he kills rather than saves. Your poem graphically illustrates how War is Hell. Rod
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2022
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You pack a lot of narrative into this poem about a Vietnam War medic. The Speaker definitely proves to be a hero as he tends to the wounded and dying. I can totally understand his rage when briefly he kills rather than saves. Your poem graphically illustrates how War is Hell. Rod
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Rod. There is a time for everything, but not war.
Comment from Charlotte Morse
This is a very moving poem shown from the viewpoint of the medic, a pacifist.
I can so clearly see him picking up that rifle, his anger overtaking him at the death of his friend/comrade, and blindly firing it before reality takes hold again.
Just one thing though, in the line 'Yet, I rather try to save you' - should it be 'I'd' rather than I?
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2022
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This is a very moving poem shown from the viewpoint of the medic, a pacifist.
I can so clearly see him picking up that rifle, his anger overtaking him at the death of his friend/comrade, and blindly firing it before reality takes hold again.
Just one thing though, in the line 'Yet, I rather try to save you' - should it be 'I'd' rather than I?
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Charlotte. I'm glad it moved you. They are the heroes in any war. Thank you foe the I would.