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Dizzy Still Fights

he fought for his country the freedom of others and the will to survive the compounds of war his friends called him dizzy because he could spin circles around thoughts in their heads while sipping on gin from tarnished bottles in smoke filled poker halls retirement was an afterthought to survival, when dodging bullets in never ending wars that now raid his mind much like enemies looking for a prisoner of war to take back as some trophy he was never rewarded for the life he lived he carries instead scars resting above his wooden leg unseen, like his heroic actions and him as he walks along alone in a society that has forgotten his name august 16, 2019 Bring a character to life Poetry Contest Sponsored by Richard Lamoureux

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Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/8/2019 8:14:00 AM

A sad but true story that represents so many of our heroes of wars. Congrats on your podium win.

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/8/2019 11:23:00 AM

Thank you Jeanne...it is sad, they sacrifice so much for us and get nothing in return and often are forgotten... hugs :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/8/2019 12:52:00 AM

Hi Sandra, soglad to see your name on the winners list. Thanks for entering this piece.well done.

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/8/2019 11:22:00 AM

Thank you Rick and thank you for hosting another unique contest :) hugs

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/7/2019 4:41:00 PM

Have seen it happen here too Sandra, scarred physically and mentally and not much help given, but we owe them so much. Congrats on your win. Tom

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/8/2019 11:21:00 AM

it's sad, it happens everywhere.... we owe them for sure...hugs :)

Lu Loo

Date: 9/7/2019 2:55:00 PM

this one is the best I've read so far. i struggled sooo hard with this contest for some reason, and you always seem to find the perfect words. great job sweet Sandra :)-luloo

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/8/2019 11:20:00 AM

aww thank you....i too struggled with this one, and then one day it just came to me...wasn't my best work, but i always doubt my own poems at times :) hugs

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/19/2019 2:05:00 PM

I have yet to read Richard's poem but I don't think I need have done that in order to KNOW this is picture and feeling painted thoroughly for view and emotional impact. A write to be proud of. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/19/2019 4:25:00 PM

Thank you so much CayCay...i hope you give his contest a try :) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/19/2019 5:57:00 AM

- They didn't just fight in a war ... they fought a whole life - A strong and moving poem - Best wishes in the contest, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/19/2019 4:24:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise, so very true... most gave their life, whether to death or to loneliness...but all gave their life for us! Sad .... hugs

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 8/18/2019 8:34:00 PM

Hi Sandra Especially loved because its so true and poignant the line. He was never rewarded Brill cheers Chris

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/20/2019 4:48:00 PM

Agree very very sad indeed. Love the quote i think it goes. If you are not willing to get in front of your Soldier's. Then Get behind them

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/19/2019 4:23:00 PM

Thank you....yes sadly it's true so often of war vets...sad to see~

Silent One

Date: 8/18/2019 4:43:00 AM

You really brought the character to life... great choice for this contest...

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/18/2019 6:32:00 AM

thank you my friend :) hugs

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/17/2019 6:06:00 PM

Sad that we forget those who have done so much for us all. Beautifully penned dedication.

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/17/2019 8:20:00 PM

Thank you M.L. I agree....so many forgotten by the same government they went to bat for....sad.... hugs :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/17/2019 9:05:00 AM

Sandra, this poem is fantastic. For it tells how it feels to be "forgotten". " he was never rewarded for the life he lived he carries instead scars resting above his wooden leg unseen, like his heroic actions and him as he walks along alone in a society that has forgotten his name" - we all become "unseen" at a certain age. Sadly enough. So well done!

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/17/2019 8:19:00 PM

thank you Caren...i often see a man on my bus route walking his dogs with a gimp, you can see as he walks one leg is metal or something...it always makes you wonder what their story is.... hugs :)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 8/17/2019 8:22:00 AM

Hi Sandra: When we die we are eventually forgotten unless we leave a legacy. Very emotional poem. My compliments!

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/17/2019 8:40:00 AM

many are forgotten before death as well, but yes once we die we are forgotten by many... thanks for taking the time to read and comment... hugs :)

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/16/2019 11:14:00 PM

Heartbreaking because it is all too real. I would think none ever knew his name at all but it's certainly fine as is, you ARE the writer. This poem represented millions of men and that's just since 1900. If I ponder the reality of the layered emotions in your write, I'll cry so I'm trying to keep my comments on my surface responses! All the best to you in the contest and all else ... CauCay

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/17/2019 7:51:00 AM

we never know their names until perhaps after their death when they have a banner hanging from a light post in the town they grew up in, or the name etched in stone at some memorial of the wars they fought... thanks for the wonderful comment Cay Cay :) hugs

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/16/2019 9:19:00 PM

I agree with Connie..WOW!! Your two ending lines tell the essence of the story..the aftermath of war is so devastating for so many..you gave them a voice..you wrote a winning poem, Sandra.

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/16/2019 9:42:00 PM

Thank you... it seems when many returned they didn’t have much of a life and had a hard time getting jobs and living in the society they left! :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/16/2019 5:20:00 PM

Wow Sandra! Richard is going to love this spectacular entry. Sadly too many heroes never get the recognition they deserve. An Excellent entry Sandra. I am sure to see this at the top of the winner's list! xxoo

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/16/2019 8:43:00 PM

Thank you Connie, different from my usual writes for sure.... after reading Rick’s poem this came to mind. Hugs :)