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Awful War

Killed by Enemies Legs blown off sometimes Exploding Mine Field Morphine helps little Eyes close for last time Buddies are sad Morale goes down Honored by taps Flag draped coffin Sad mothers Sad fathers Bugle dirge Awful War

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Date: 11/9/2019 3:14:00 PM
You are so wise, your pen is sharp, like a knife... you cut deeply into the truth of things every day.... Ann
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/10/2019 3:11:00 AM
It is always so sad, and who is sacrificed? the young and the poor.

Book: Shattered Sighs