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War is Hell - II
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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... Your country, too. ....

Image (c) 2008, Karla Dorman


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... tried looking him in the eyes.  Mine
keep wandering to where legs should
be.  Used to tower over me; now, half

my height, in a wheelchair.  Thoughts
inside worm out:  "Did it hurt?  Do you
regret serving your country?"  His reply

snaps back, as quick and razor-sharp
as a salute:  "Your country, too.  Better
me than you or one of your children."

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (10/30)

 


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 Reviews of "War is Hell - II"
Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on November 15, 2008
Well said Karla.

Reviewed on October 31, 2008
This is very powerful, we need to remember the sacrifices of our brave young men and women, and all who have served, and give them the love and respect they deserve.
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
My father and uncles returned physically whole from their service to our country but we must never forget that some sacrifices can't readily be seen. As Billy Ray Cyrus so eloquently put it, "All gave some, some gave all." Thank you, Karla, for reminding us.

Rebecca

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
This brought tears to my eyes. That someone loves our country enough to fight for it is honorable and I have great appreciation for those who do so...but you made it personal this time...maybe those soldiers really love ME enough to fight for me and my family's freedoms. Wow...a great lesson within this write, Karla! Thank you...

Cryssa

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
We treat our Veterans with so little respect in this country. We should be honoring each of them, every day, for without them we would have nothing. Thank you for this, Karla. You put it all in perspective.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
War truly is Hell - and we should all be honoring them for the Hell they've been through, for us. And with Veterans Day approaching, a visit to a VA hospital would truly lift their spirits.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
Powerful writing sweet lady....Hugs

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
You captured the reply of thousands of service men and women world wide who believe in freedom enough to sacrifice limb and life so that others can ask the questions. Strong.
Fee

Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
We should all think about this when we look with disdaneful curiosity at those who gave.

Walt

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
That was a Marine!

Georg


Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on October 30, 2008
So incredibly powerful, Karla. Well done.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on October 30, 2008
Stark reality with a one two punch! Power write Karla!

Love,
ET

Reviewed by Linda Law
Reviewed on October 30, 2008
Wow... this is why we have FREEDOM....the Hell of War always has to be paid for by some...and these brave men pay the ultimate price....even when they survive! great write...poignant and painful. lindalaw

Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on October 30, 2008
Very powerful poem, one of your best for sure. Into the library it goes.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on October 30, 2008
Regret?... probably not!!! But the horrific scenes of his friends dying and others dying will stay in his mind for a long time. But like Bonnie had said - those who go to wars to fight for our countries should be commended for their bravery!!!

A very good write, Karla!!!

Sandie Angel :o(

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on October 30, 2008
poignant words-well done

Reviewed on October 30, 2008
Powerful reminder of why we are at war: so we could be free, enjoy the freedoms that we should hold dear! Very well penned; brava!

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

Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on October 30, 2008
You Go Girl this is what I have been waiting for. Finally, someone sees as I do. These beautiful men dying and extraordinary injuries are there because of us to protect and serve. They deserve more support than this country is given them. To protest this or any war while our men are in harms way is treason. I don't like war never did, but I love our soldiers and until there all home, then and not before I will speak out against it. Thank you, Love and hugs, Bonnie


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