Eve Roper Poet Sonnet

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Operation Enduring Freedom and the Purple Heart

Operation Enduring Freedom and the Purple Heart

The United States a country that thrives; 
with strong men and women that are willing 
to safeguard their loved country with their lives. 
They march to a world that's unforgiving. 

They never know how they will be received, 
peaceful or with brash aim, long-dullness tire. 
They're left vulnerable, sometimes deceived. 
Confusion in front and rages inspire. 

Underfoot the sounds of rock and gravel, 
explosive bombs that have been camouflaged. 
Towns and land, they travel to unravel. 
The bolster morale being sabotaged. 

Home wounded and marred, lack of confidence, 
Purple Heart for a farewell performance.

1/16/2019

Poetry Contest: War Sonnet 
Sponsored by: Mark Massey

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Bobby May January 18, 2019 at 6:40 PM Excellent Eve, very well done my friend! Eve Roper January 18, 2019 at 6:45 PM Thank you my friend ...Hugs Eve ~`*

Mike Gentile January 17, 2019 at 8:11 AM Eve, This is an excellent portrait of war. Good Luck in the contest xxoo Eve Roper January 18, 2019 at 6:45 PM Thank you my friend ...Hugs Eve ~`*

Heidi Sands January 16, 2019 at 10:47 PM Well written for the contest Eve. Excellent :) Eve Roper January 18, 2019 at 6:44 PM Thank you my friend ...Hugs Eve ~`*

Caren Krutsinger January 16, 2019 at 10:36 PM Oh, my, this brings it "home" so to speak, Eve. Wonderfully done, it feels like you know this in a first-hand way. Eve Roper January 18, 2019 at 6:44 PM Thank you my friend ...Hugs Eve ~`*

Arthur Vaso January 16, 2019 at 9:58 PM Those last two lines say so much Eve! Eve Roper January 16, 2019 at 10:01 PM Wow, you read it.. yes. thank you my friend