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Red White and Blue Stressors

Red white and blue exploding in the sky Veterans hiding in their houses, not being able to stand it Dogs barking their disapproval as their ears hurt badly New lovers on blankets in the park, feeling validated Veterans hiding in their houses, not being able to stand it Fourth of July fireworks a stress to their PSTD for sure New lovers on blankets in the park, feeling validated Such a contrast of feelings every Independence Day Fourth of July fireworks a stress to their PSTD for sure Dogs barking their disapproval as their ears hurt badly Such a contrast of feelings every Independence Day Red white and blue exploding in the sky

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Date: 1/24/2021 2:13:00 PM
Such a contrast indeed Caren, so well thought out, very intelligent Pantoum, enjoyable read, cheers David
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/24/2021 3:53:00 PM
Thank you very much. I think it is ironic that we blast off these loud noises in honor of being patriots, and they hurt dogs, cats and patriots with PTSD more than anything else.

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