4th of July Conflict

explosions come in spurts
streaming screaming then POP!
war veterans who fought for us cringe
PTSD makes this a night of horror for them
4th of July fun for others
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rolland Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 12:56 AM
i didn't get PTSD, is it for San Diego ? really don't .know, but delightful penning, thanks a lot poet
Krutsinger Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 7:13 PM
PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - it is experienced by many war veterans who have been in combat. Loud noises cause them to become terrified, find a place to hide, stress out, shake, tremble, feel what they experienced in battle.
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