Shadows in the Dust
A tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore27 total reviews
Comment from Agissing
Powerful words. And yes I agree, they experience a different world that many of us cannot comprehend.
Your poem reminded me of a book I once read that I now count as one of my top 3. "The Forgotten Soldier" by Guy Sajer had a similar effect on me.
Andrew
reply by the author on 23-May-2008
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Powerful words. And yes I agree, they experience a different world that many of us cannot comprehend.
Your poem reminded me of a book I once read that I now count as one of my top 3. "The Forgotten Soldier" by Guy Sajer had a similar effect on me.
Andrew
Comment Written 23-May-2008
reply by the author on 23-May-2008
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Thank you so much Agissing! xoxoxo
Comment from Teri7
My friend you did an awesome job on this. You are so very right. Most all of our troops have PTSS. I remember my Jon waking up thinking he was fighting the enemy. He hit many people while in the hospital and was not his fault. He would cry after doing so. Great poem. Love, Teri
reply by the author on 23-May-2008
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My friend you did an awesome job on this. You are so very right. Most all of our troops have PTSS. I remember my Jon waking up thinking he was fighting the enemy. He hit many people while in the hospital and was not his fault. He would cry after doing so. Great poem. Love, Teri
Comment Written 23-May-2008
reply by the author on 23-May-2008
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Bless you Teri7. It is a difficult road they travel, both during and after war. xoxoxo
Comment from carolm5415
This is an incredibly moving poem as it leaves the reader with a question we have all probably asked ourselves more than once. How can they bear to be there and to have done those awful things? I am so glad that none of my immediate family has been forced to be on the front lines. However, my nephew is a military doctor and has seen the results in Afghanistan twice. War is truly Hell.
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This is an incredibly moving poem as it leaves the reader with a question we have all probably asked ourselves more than once. How can they bear to be there and to have done those awful things? I am so glad that none of my immediate family has been forced to be on the front lines. However, my nephew is a military doctor and has seen the results in Afghanistan twice. War is truly Hell.
Comment Written 23-May-2008
reply by the author on 23-May-2008
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A Doctor would see first hand the carnage. And be expected to fix it as quickly as possible. All are soldiers who are involved in battle I think. Blessings to you Carol, and your nephew. xoxoxo
Comment from earthlybeing
Did you write this about my husband. He gets angry when anyone says he's a hero because to him the hero's are those who gave their lives. It;s been 37 years and still he has the nightmares. He is in a group and does therapy weekly but still he is haunted. It is so tragic. You are right on with this poem. They never forget and forever suffer. There is no normal after seeing and going through all that. Thanks for writing it. Jeanette
reply by the author on 23-May-2008
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Did you write this about my husband. He gets angry when anyone says he's a hero because to him the hero's are those who gave their lives. It;s been 37 years and still he has the nightmares. He is in a group and does therapy weekly but still he is haunted. It is so tragic. You are right on with this poem. They never forget and forever suffer. There is no normal after seeing and going through all that. Thanks for writing it. Jeanette
Comment Written 23-May-2008
reply by the author on 23-May-2008
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Thanks for your wonderful review Jeanette! Well, I wrote this for my hubby, and all those who have been affected. Our expectations of returned soldiers can be unrealistic at times I think...I hope one day your hubby finds the peace he truly deserves xoxoxo
Comment from storymama
What a perfect poem for Memorial Day and to remind us every day. I do not see how they can be expected to go on as though nothing happened. I do not think anyone can take a life or see one taken and not have it effect every day of your life. I hate when people say to pick up the pieces and get over it. I do not see anything that I would change in your touching poem. God bless you.
reply by the author on 23-May-2008
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What a perfect poem for Memorial Day and to remind us every day. I do not see how they can be expected to go on as though nothing happened. I do not think anyone can take a life or see one taken and not have it effect every day of your life. I hate when people say to pick up the pieces and get over it. I do not see anything that I would change in your touching poem. God bless you.
Comment Written 23-May-2008
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God bless you storymama. Yes, we all need to think of the actual "aftermath" of war some more for those who served. We are not designed to kill each other; it is an abomination of our true natures. One day, hopefully we will all know peace. xoxoxo
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Sometimes I wonder why we have not matured to that point. As children we are taught not to fight about everything we disagree about, yet so many grow up to kill, maim, torture and destroy. If everyone could just hang on tight to that innocence, the world would be a better place. God bless you.
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Let's all hold to that saying: "times, they are a-changin" as slowly as it seems to be coming...
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I agree. (wishing I could give them a nudge) God bless.
Comment from grassroots08
War will never make any bloody sense until we can find a good reason to fight in the first place. And our fight should take place sitting like men at a table and hashing out all our differences, so we don't have to, in anger, send others to fight for our pride. It is time to release a dove! This was a marvelous piece, no question about it. Thank you for posting it. Don
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War will never make any bloody sense until we can find a good reason to fight in the first place. And our fight should take place sitting like men at a table and hashing out all our differences, so we don't have to, in anger, send others to fight for our pride. It is time to release a dove! This was a marvelous piece, no question about it. Thank you for posting it. Don
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Comment Written 23-May-2008
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If only...Your words may seem unrealistic, but could one day beome reality. We just have to keep praying that these senseless conflicts teach the world powers the lessons that need to be learned. Thank you so much for this review; I appreciate it. xoxoxo
Comment from Kentucky Sweet Pea
chris, this is a super write! it flowed down the page from top to bottom and epitomizes the plight of a soldier, dead, yet living. how sad...i wish i had a sixer.
love,
pea
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chris, this is a super write! it flowed down the page from top to bottom and epitomizes the plight of a soldier, dead, yet living. how sad...i wish i had a sixer.
love,
pea
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Comment Written 23-May-2008
reply by the author on 23-May-2008
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Eh, 6ers be damned!! I like to get 'em, but it's the comments like this that matter the most. Thanks so much for what you've said my friend. Bless you! xoxoxo