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PTSD massive explosion fireball lights up the dark sky screams for the medic cries for mother torn bodies lying at my feet snap and pop of burning ammo assaults my ears smell of burnt flesh fresh in my nose I am frozen in place, I can’t help anyone, my mouth moves but I can’t speak I alone am left alive. I awake in my bed, trembling and sobbing sweat running in torrents down my body my hands shaking. All tell me I am lucky to be the only survivor. I am helpless, lost and alone no one understands.

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Date: 1/11/2025 11:13:00 AM
You are not alone in this experience. My uncle was a medic in the war and despite his Purple Heart he too has ptsd but doesn’t share with us his obviously vivid memories. Keep pressing on and I will pray for your deliverance. A great important write that envelopes your experience and brings awareness. Thank you for sharing Oliver.
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 1/11/2025 2:25:00 PM
Thanks Karen
Date: 1/11/2025 7:33:00 AM
Brutal poetry. Nam? Doesn't matter. All war is hell, even for the victors. You might like my similar themed piece - Kensington Ave
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 1/11/2025 2:27:00 PM
I was in the military at the tail end of Nam but never went there. Knew too many who did and came back haunted. But, yes, all war is this way. Too bad we cant rid of it. I will take a look at Kensington Ave.

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