Kiss the Girls

...a reflection of war

Kiss the Girls

 

 

He was calling from Afghanistan,

his second tour of duty.
They spoke in a universal shorthand
mostly about the house,
how much the oldest had his chin
and how the twins were beginning to crawl.

The last words she recalls from him
was ''I’m alright…”

 

 

“…kiss the girls”.

Reviews

[~]

Very appropriate dear friend for today too.

sigh.. thoughts and prayers for all the soldiers and their families..

your words have touched me deeply.
xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, my dear friend...your words mean much to me!

[dan]

Kelly, This is a stirring and gripping story-poem. Coming on the anniversary of 9/11 it is apropos that you are honoring a soldier who was in Afghanistan, defending the US abroad. "Kiss the girls...." How perfectly rendered. May we all honor our service men and women on this day, on ALL days. A beautifully told story, Kelly. take care...dan

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for an endearing review, Dan! Take care my friend!

[Lydia Shutter]

The impact of this poem has me reeling.....incredible poetry, Kelly. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

The weight of your words always leave me overwhelmed. Thank you, Lydi!

[terry smith]

And she will forever think of him when she kisses them...very nice Kelly! :D

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Terry...I hope this was worth waiting for! ; )

[terry smith]

Your's always are!! :)

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful!!! so well done .. feeling the lump in my throat and tears at the edge .. i love our warriors .. being reminded of their sacrifice in this very touching way is precious in my mind .. simply beautiful!
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your reviews always inspire me to do better...thank you for that! x

[Alfred Kukitz]

There is always an added dimension when I read something pertaining to war. Here the dimension expands, greets the sadness with a full handshake of soul. I love the way the fingertips cast a glow on the window.

Beautiful Kelly, simply beautiful!

Love,
Al

[Kelly Scheppers]

My dear Alfred, thank you...with all my heart!

[daninstockholm]

Beautifully done!!!! Saying so very much with so few words. To let the imagery speak for it's self can be so liberating to a poet and this sad beautiful piece does it perfectly!!!!

BTW, i found some old photos i took and posted them for you. I hope you don't mind and would be honored if you'd take a peek!!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Dan...and yes, I would be delighted to!

[....................]

war takes in perpetuity...there is an eerie calmness add empathy in your tone but such depth of sadness in those final words...my heart goes out to those who are left behind to collect the pieces...sigh....beautifully written, Kelly

[Kelly Scheppers]

I had originally written this for a 40-word challenge at another venue, but lost. I added a little more to it since then. I am most proud of it...thank you, Thomas!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this just slammed me in the gut...and such a timely write...the memories of that day, and then that time...and still.....


j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The memories truly transcend themselves, to now...to today! Thank you, Jacob!

[1VJ]

My goodness, I have goosebumps! A heavy sigh after reading this poignant piece, unfortunately this tragedy happens all too often.

[Kelly Scheppers]

So proud to be able to post this particular piece today - of all days! ...thank you!