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Returning From Afghanistan
by Jane Noponen Perinacci → (All Poetry by Jane Noponen Perinacci)
Friday, November 16, 2018 Rated "G" by the Author.

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Sad story inspired by a newscast.

Returning from Afghanistan Went there returning quite a man Tom's girlfriend waited staying true Love letters ink written in blue To celebrate went for a ride His motorcycle was his pride Obeying road laws was his way But not for all so sad to say A guy called Bud had left a bar Staggered but still got in his car Went driving through the town so fast Not knowing dice already cast Bill riding free enjoying life Gone bombs and bullets all that strife He never saw the car behind Driven by Bud so drunk half blind Returning from Afghanistan Went there returning quite a man Came home to feel that freedom ring His girlfriend just can't feel a thing Jane Noponen Perinacci

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Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on December 28, 2018

So sad and so well penned, Jane.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on November 30, 2018

SOME THINGS THERE ARE JUST NO ANSWERS FOR...BUT GOD. I PRAY THAT HIS FAMILY, WITH GOD'S HELP IS ABLE TO BARE UP AND PRESS ON...ESPECIALLY HIS GIRL FRIEND. A VERY TENDER AND SENSITIVE SHARING, JANE. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Susanne Leist

Reviewed on November 17, 2018

He didn't deserve that ending. I wish we could rewrite stories.

Reviewed by Timothy Popely (Reader)

Reviewed on November 17, 2018

This is a beautiful and tragic poem. Thank you for writing it.

Reviewed by Michael Schafer

Reviewed on November 17, 2018

This happens far to often to our vets, and much of the time it goes unnoticed until it's to late.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on November 17, 2018

Beautifully and poignantly written. Add to that all of those with PTSD and what a shame that war and bad behavior has put on all of us. "There but for good fortune�" Is true for all of us. The difference, in Tom's case, is that it caught the eye of the media and was reported. So much tragedy like this isn�t.

Ron

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on November 17, 2018

There are man sad stories like this one, Jane. Sad, sad indeed.

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on November 16, 2018

Powerful. I won't spoil it by saying more.

Reviewed by KJ McPhee

Reviewed on November 16, 2018

Driving really is taking your life in your hands.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on November 16, 2018

This is so sad. We all got to be so care when driving on the road even when we're good drivers.

Sandie

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on November 16, 2018

Many a disappointing story of return is mirrored in this poignant, yet adroit encapsulation of what obstacles await our confrontation and hopefully, our resolve. Thought arresting words. Thank you.

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