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Purple Heartless

Eddie took up the call from ‘Uncle Sam’
Awarded a Purple Heart from Vietnam
PTSD turns him into Jekyll and Hyde
His poor wife lives in fear, she’s petrified

Her daily beatings are a disgrace
Livid purple bruises mar her face
Designer shades cover her black eyes
No one sees fists fly or hears her cries

Purple 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Kevin Shaw

1/26/19

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Beata Agustin

February 13, 2019 at 8:28 PM

So well-expressed...Congrats! Thanks for sharing your talent.

Jan Allison

February 17, 2019 at 4:59 PM

thanks Beata:-) hugs jan xx

Charles Messina

February 12, 2019 at 8:49 PM

Excellent write, Jan. It's so real, sad and scary. Congratulations on your win. Hugs // Charlie

Jan Allison

February 13, 2019 at 2:43 AM

Thanks Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

January 29, 2019 at 2:54 PM

this is a very real situation, Jan. you wrote very well on the topic!

Jan Allison

February 13, 2019 at 2:43 AM

Thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

January 27, 2019 at 6:40 PM

G'day Jan … for individuals, a war doesn't end with the last shot. The effects cause so much pain and suffering, and mostly hidden from society while politicians turn their faces away - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Jan Allison

January 28, 2019 at 12:03 AM

So much more needs to be done for the veterans and their families:-( hugs Jan xx

David Smith

January 27, 2019 at 2:30 AM

You put the right ones out there Jan. I commend you for sucking up the pain you must have felt in writing, even from a safe distance. Very best regards David in NZ

Jan Allison

January 28, 2019 at 12:01 AM

Thankfully it is not written from personal experience but I know these things happen:-( hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray

January 26, 2019 at 6:16 PM

Well done on purple from black and blue Jan.

Jan Allison

January 28, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Thanks Jean:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin

January 26, 2019 at 5:51 PM

We took purple in the same painful direction. Very good writing, Jan! It's an to real situation so I'm glad we both tried to shed some light on the realities of it. Hate the topic, but enjoyed your poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Jan Allison

January 26, 2019 at 5:58 PM

Thanks caycay will drop by and read yours, took me 2 days to finally to ish this o e been so busy and no to e for soup or writing:-( Hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

January 26, 2019 at 4:45 PM

Hi Jan, You've penned a good entry for the contest theme. The same war that made him a hero, also caused him to be Dr.Jekel and Mr. Hyde .Many soilders come back with PTSD. It is so sad and it happens worldwide. Excellent job. It looks like a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest- Alexis

Jan Allison

January 26, 2019 at 5:01 PM

Thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 26, 2019 at 4:09 PM

- This happens all too often ... again and again ... - A taboo theme, great written Jan - Best wishes in the contest - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

January 26, 2019 at 4:19 PM

Thanks my friend, have a super weekend:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

January 26, 2019 at 1:04 PM

Perhaps, like many, she believes it isn't really her he is hitting, but demons from the past. In any case, when he opens his eyes and sees the damage he has done, he should know he (and she) needs immediate help! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison

January 26, 2019 at 3:54 PM

Such a sad situation rico:-( hugs Jan xx