Moments

Spotter to my left, we're covered in camouflage.
Objects appear in front, some moving others mirage.
Distinguish what's real, and what image is fake.
Knowing when target approaches, the shot to take.
When decision is made, after targets been found.
One shot, one kill, target laying upon ground.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Brenner Avatar
October 3, 2022 at 4:23 PM
8 words per line.
Messina Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 5:14 PM
Well done, Kenneth. Congratulations on your win. Charlie
Brenner Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 9:10 PM
Charles thankyou, I value any comment recieved..much appreciation.
Roper Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 7:21 PM
Kenneth, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Brenner Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 9:11 PM
Thankyou Eve..I suppose I'm a poet and didn't even know it..hehe.
One Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 4:50 PM
You described the horror in great detail.. what an awful situation to be in... war is not good for anyone.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Brenner Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 9:15 PM
Silent..much thanks..and the opportunity to reveal works.ty man much, much.
Labyrinth Avatar
May 20, 2019 at 6:26 PM
War is a dreadful state to find oneself in...leaving a war, doesn't necessarily mean, it has left those who fought for their homeland and country and their families. Those who we see returned to us safely from war, are braver than we can imagine. My father was a Vietnam War Veteran, perhaps you have fought in a war, or not, but you have the perspective correct. Once a person has been on the battlefield, I don't think it ever leaves a soldier in peace.
Brenner Avatar
May 20, 2019 at 9:52 PM
God Bless your father, Lady..as well as yourself..your views of the battlefield is precise..visions of war last a lifetime..ive studied all aspects of war..yet never experienced its brutal ways..with expression of words..its my honor to write of a topic often overlooked..with total details..exacting the battlefield..with respect and dignity to any who served.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 20, 2019 at 1:29 AM
You have said a great deal in a few lines. It is all there, in a neat package. I am so glad I do not have to make these decisions, but I am grateful there are men and women who are there for us to do it for all of us. This poem is a tribute to them.
Brenner Avatar
May 20, 2019 at 9:34 PM
Caren..as usual I so am grateful for comment..you are a well established poet..any words I receive from a poem "vet"..as yourself..im thankful..God Bless you..and thank you for regarding this work as a tribute to our armed forces..Within any writers work..i hope, always a tribute to person(s), or self.
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