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The Storm Before The Calm
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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... his war is over, ....

Image (c) 2009, Karla Dorman


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Coming home didn't mean the war
was over; for him, it was only the
beginning.  It continued, unabated,
in dreams, nights haunted by what

he'd seen.  It waged on in his body
and mind and was honed to razor-
sharp anger when told his problems
were psychosomatic.  It exploded in

tears as he remembered the fallen,
buddies and those who gave all.  The
storm before the calm:  he died this
afternoon.  For him, his war is over,

but not for those left behind.  Their
war is just beginning.  Lest we forget.

(c) 2009, Karla Dorman (5/30)

 


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 Reviews of "The Storm Before The Calm"
Reviewed on June 2, 2009
A sad but well written poem
People who are not in the military such as me,
have no idea what these heroes have went through
We can only give them our thanks
Great write as always
Ray { The Great Canadian Buzzard }

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler
Reviewed on June 1, 2009
With PTSD the storm is never over. It only fades somewhat, sometimes, somehow, someway. Thanks for this Karla. You are a terrific poet dear friend. Hugs, J'nia

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on June 1, 2009
Still, we have people wishing that returning soldiers just fade away and don't make trouble. Their dead a must.

Georg


Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on May 31, 2009
Powerful and sad
Love & peace be with you

William

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 31, 2009
powerful, to the point ... never forgotten ...

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on May 31, 2009
Thanks for keeping us all honest. Patrick

Reviewed on May 31, 2009
Powerful and perfect! I love the title as well. Nicely done, Karla.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on May 31, 2009
Sadness in this storm before the calm.....tragic...breaks the heart!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 31, 2009
So very sad and tragic, and I've known far too many, just like him.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
this is so well penned and very sad

Reviewed by Michael Jones
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Dearest Karla bless your friend since he gave all the commonwealth of heaven is open to him to receive all. When death ends new life begin and love is the key to all this madness in the world. Wars will cease and joy will envelope the universe. Thanks for this write and your service, Veteran! Peace!!!

Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Hi Karla, This is written on the pulse of the reality that they live (die). Thank you for sharing this exceptional write....

In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
It is so good that you remind us of our vterans. Thank you so much. Great caring poem.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Karla you speak in a loud clear voice for those veterans who although may have returned in body, they left a part of them back their in the jungles and battle fields.

hug
fee

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
All too true, Karla. Well written my friend. God bless.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
A well told compassionate poem that wrenches the heart to think those he fought for did not understand his pain nor do they show any empathy, which really is a shame on them! Well done, Karla!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Yes, for him the war at last is over. But what a helluva
price to pay. Thanks, Karla. -gene.

Reviewed on May 30, 2009
This reminds me so much of my uncle in many ways, thank you for your service and your words
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Heartbreaking write, powerfully penned! Very well written, Karla; and that piccy fits the mood of this somber poem perfectly! Very well done; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( *Tears!*

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Poignant reminder...
Fabulous photo!
Cryssa

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
It's sad that for some the war just continues with their lives even when they're home from wars, and you keep wondering which war is the better one. Apparently none is good.

Sandie Angel :(


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