It's a poem that fits in the light of Remembrance Day that is passed this week. War is a harsh thing, people fight, people die. Those who return will never be the same again. I read it all in these lines. A very sad thing but very well written. Liked it.
Such a moving poem. So many people psychologically destroyed,but not being sufficiently supported by the State that they have suffered for. No one wins in the end, but mankind never learns, whatever their nationality.
Despite it's grimness this was a well written poem with a staccato style that emphasised the tension of the subject.
True words. A powerful poem
The Soldier prayer.
"Make me short in country and send me home.
Today is one more day.
I got my buddy back and he got my back.
Home is far away.
Hidden in secret dreams.
We will go on for brother in-arms alive and dead.
They who go home in wrapped of flag.
Are ghost that will always stand with us."
Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote
Posted 9 Years Ago
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Oh, we are the dead, we are the dead far more are we than you on earth and that is something that just sprang from your writing Leigh. It is frankly astounding the level of sacrice and to some extent selflessness required to give it all up and defend a war for better and for worse. As you very clearly point out the effects of war of those who take part are life changing passing through life shattering to life defining. Your mesage at the end takes me back as if to say: seeking ever the great goals of humanity become free - So honour and serve us! For many are we! .
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