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Coming Back Home

What would be the state of mind of a young man coming back home after war? __________________________________________________ Cares and worries cast away Overflowing with joy since break of day My head heavy seeing many dead Incessant shots, much blood shed Now excited like a small child Going home to unwind tensions piled Back in my streets, I see happy faces A joyous welcome, warm embraces Chatting with family, eating home food Kneeling down to God, expressing gratitude Humming a song, glad to be alive and free On my bed I sleep carefree Merciful lord end all wars Erase war memories, war I deplore 21st February 2021 Written for coming back home contest by John Hamilton

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Kim Merryman

Date: 8/3/2021 8:04:00 AM

A fantastic acrostic, Rama! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Blessings, Kim M

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/2/2021 2:41:00 AM

It's a beautiful story in itself. A war story. Beautiful Creation. Congratulations on your win!

Constance La France

Date: 3/8/2021 8:33:00 AM

BR, congratulations in John's contest with this Acrostic poem, well done _Constance

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/7/2021 1:17:00 PM

Hi Rama, Congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 3/8/2021 3:13:00 AM

Thanks. You too have a great day ahead. Take care,God bless!

John Hamilton

Date: 3/7/2021 12:14:00 PM

Thanks Rama for your entry, congrats on placing!

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 3/8/2021 3:12:00 AM

Thanks. Take care,God bless!

Judy Ball

Date: 2/21/2021 5:33:00 PM

War is a terrible thing and has no mercy on the helpless. Coming home is healing when you have something to come back to. Great job here. God Bless my friend. JB

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/23/2021 2:02:00 AM

War is indeed terrible, serving no purpose. Thanks for your uplifting comments. Take care, Rama

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/21/2021 3:43:00 PM

this is so well done, I can only imagine how they would feel, you captured this really good. gl

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/23/2021 2:01:00 AM

Nice to hear I did a good job. Just imagined how they would feel. These are my thoughts, reality I don't know. Thanks for your uplifting comments. Take care, Rama

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/21/2021 8:02:00 AM

Outstanding Acrostic my dearest friend, Rama. Good luck on the contest. Blessings.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/23/2021 1:59:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, Rama

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/21/2021 7:18:00 AM

Lovely optimistic poem but we must pray for those who suffer the after effects of war. ~~

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/21/2021 7:26:00 AM

Yes we must, intact war's should end. Why wars? No solid reason I can find. Have a great day ahead. Take care, Rama

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 2/21/2021 3:47:00 AM

Very nice Rama! C you missed writing ‘chatting’ Excellent write

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/21/2021 3:53:00 AM

Thanks for the wonderful comments. Wanted to capture the state of mind of a young warrior, took some time. Got this inspiration after reading yours. Have a great day ahead. Take care, Rama