I was deeply smiling to the humorous begining of your poem, William...then sharing a few tears with the somber realities of the warrior' experiences. How sad the wars desolve the innocence of youth!
Beautifully written, dear friend!
Blessings and Love - Micke
SO VERY REAL...A CLEAR PICTURE OF A EX-SOLDIERS PAINFUL...YET CHERISHED MEMORIES OF BEFORE AND AFTER...'OVER THERE'. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL OFFERING. GOD BLESS AND LOVE,
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
This is very moving...
I am in awe of you actually. I read your bio, and I read your poem, and have put two and two together to add up to an amazing person.
Blessings,
Christine
...as the nuns advised to save some space for the Holy Ghost to soothe the savage beast....gotta love it, and love those nuns!!!....and then the war and the cruelty and sorrow of it all, the tone appropriately rich and sombre, William, and of course the momeries of those lucky enough to make it and the heartbreak for the fallen.
Your range here is wonderful and your heart matches it.
Moving and powerful poem, William; I will remember as well. Thank YOU, sir, for YOUR service; God bless you and ALL our Veterans who serve(d)! *SALUTE*
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Powerful write William and an enjoyable read. Thank you so much for sharing and for caring! May the Lord bless you and your wife richly! Be encouraged!
I can relate to this excellent writing in more ways than one, William. I think I am little older than you because my war was Korea.
But in my youth, going to DeWitt Clinton we all thought we were bad asses.
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Beautifully written, dear friend!
Blessings and Love - Micke
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
I am in awe of you actually. I read your bio, and I read your poem, and have put two and two together to add up to an amazing person.
Blessings,
Christine
Anna
Your range here is wonderful and your heart matches it.
John
and so touching,I love it
Have a fantastic Memorial Day!
Wishing You Peace Love and Light...Yolie
Then again, my friend, we never left a man behind.
Semper Fi
Thankfully to a degree it did go away, only fair...e
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Much Love,
Margaret
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
i see Tony attended the same high school i did ... small world ...
But in my youth, going to DeWitt Clinton we all thought we were bad asses.
GOD BLESS YOU
TONY