Concertina
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "Ruined Embroidery"Vietnam veteran comes to the end of his denial.
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
Lee does need to see a doctor. Dawn isn't a very nice person. I'm not sure I like her at all. I keep thinking maybe circumstances have forced her to be that way. Maybe there's a nice person under all of that. I really like this story.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2021
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Lee does need to see a doctor. Dawn isn't a very nice person. I'm not sure I like her at all. I keep thinking maybe circumstances have forced her to be that way. Maybe there's a nice person under all of that. I really like this story.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2021
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Yes, Dawn is mean and selfish. Lee is stubborn and in serious denial regarding trauma. However, the story ends on a ........ well, I guess you'll have to follow it to the end. I hope you do. Yard.
Comment from nomi338
Many veterans, myself included are sometimes tormented by acts they committed while in service. In places like Vietnam, Okinawa, etc. The American serviceman is freer than he will ever be anywhere else in the entire world. Many of us fathered children that we gave no thought to. Years later as our memories start to congeal and remind us of our thoughtless actions as teenagers with too much freedom and we begin to feel a measure of remorse. We would like to do something, but most of us lack the resources to do anything but think about it and feel sad.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2021
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Many veterans, myself included are sometimes tormented by acts they committed while in service. In places like Vietnam, Okinawa, etc. The American serviceman is freer than he will ever be anywhere else in the entire world. Many of us fathered children that we gave no thought to. Years later as our memories start to congeal and remind us of our thoughtless actions as teenagers with too much freedom and we begin to feel a measure of remorse. We would like to do something, but most of us lack the resources to do anything but think about it and feel sad.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2021
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Yes sir, young and foolish in a war zone. The guilt can be overwhelming at times yet, there is relief at the foot of the cross.
Comment from royowen
Poor Lee is still disturbed by the fact that he might have fathered a child in Vietnam, and only by an act of fate that he didn't bring her to the US. of course one has to feel sorry for Dawn, who doesn't really deserve Lee's insecure and a bit of an emotional wreck, but anybody can pull themselves together, but his emotions won't allow him. Beautifully written my friend, great post. Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2021
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Poor Lee is still disturbed by the fact that he might have fathered a child in Vietnam, and only by an act of fate that he didn't bring her to the US. of course one has to feel sorry for Dawn, who doesn't really deserve Lee's insecure and a bit of an emotional wreck, but anybody can pull themselves together, but his emotions won't allow him. Beautifully written my friend, great post. Blessings Roy
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2021
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Yes sir, Dawn and Lee will walk a few more miles before resolution. Thanks for your review.
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Bless you dear friend
Comment from Cass Carlton
This is a well written piece about a married couple, Lee and Dawn whose relationship has been adversely impacted by Lee's service in Viet Nam. Lee says he wants to return to Viet Nam because he thinks he may have fathered a child there. Dawn is angry with him for saying such a thing, but she is also very worried about him because his behavior seems erratic and he looks extremely unwell. The chapter closes with Dawn shouting at Lee "to get in the Goddam car." cheers Cass
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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2021
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This is a well written piece about a married couple, Lee and Dawn whose relationship has been adversely impacted by Lee's service in Viet Nam. Lee says he wants to return to Viet Nam because he thinks he may have fathered a child there. Dawn is angry with him for saying such a thing, but she is also very worried about him because his behavior seems erratic and he looks extremely unwell. The chapter closes with Dawn shouting at Lee "to get in the Goddam car." cheers Cass
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Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2021
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Yes, Dawn is mean and selfish. Lee is stubborn and in serious denial regarding trauma. However, the story ends on a ........ well, I guess you'll have to follow it to the end. I hope you do. Yard.
Comment from Sankey
So glad to have met you. I hope to get back through this and get up to date. I have got behind with my reading and so many old friends need my catching up. Just one tiny spag for you. waves distorted Dawn(')s view
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2021
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So glad to have met you. I hope to get back through this and get up to date. I have got behind with my reading and so many old friends need my catching up. Just one tiny spag for you. waves distorted Dawn(')s view
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Sankey. Dawn and Lee have a few more miles to go before resolution. Hang on for the ride. Yard
Comment from RShipp
Wow! What an intense read.
So many people 'wanting' to care... Not knowing what to do and knowing that what they are doing is not enough.
Knowing the truth... and not wanting to face it...
Seeking a new life, but knowing just running from the past will not get you there...
What great themes you have going in this story!
The converstions were veru realistic!
Enjoyed!
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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2021
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Wow! What an intense read.
So many people 'wanting' to care... Not knowing what to do and knowing that what they are doing is not enough.
Knowing the truth... and not wanting to face it...
Seeking a new life, but knowing just running from the past will not get you there...
What great themes you have going in this story!
The converstions were veru realistic!
Enjoyed!
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Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2021
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Thank you, RS. Dawn and Lee have a few more miles to go before resolution. There will be a moment where, I believe, you will say, I knew it. Hang on for the ride. Yard
