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service polariod
he'd said time holds no honors
and soon you'll be
retired like the field jacket
in the back of a forgotten closet
taking its owner
for more than he gave
50 years ago
when all that had been
required of him
(up front)
were couple digits
and the permanent loss
of a peaceful night's rest.
and soon you'll be
retired like the field jacket
in the back of a forgotten closet
taking its owner
for more than he gave
50 years ago
when all that had been
required of him
(up front)
were couple digits
and the permanent loss
of a peaceful night's rest.
Published 5th Aug 2014
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5th Aug 2014 7:00am
familiar lament of a veteran. war songs, M16 closer than a lover. see it all right there in the snapshot...
5th Aug 2014 10:45pm
6th Aug 2014 8:20pm
This is a haunting piece that hits me really deep. If you fight a war long enough you will lose
