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Returning Home

His life now has permanently changed Costing him more than aches and pain As slowly he walks on prosthetic legs Humility reigns, taxing venturous brain. Propelling courage fiercely he fought, Defying death, meeting face to face. Concealed within his unflinching image, Torment open wounds of unholy place. Unsteady mind roams haunted now, No longer capable to hold a steady job. Death and destruction hammer his mind Where angst and hurt relentlessly throb. Determined as ever but he feels restless Having acquiesced to tallies of life, When his toll was counted in unpaid bills And loss of dignity to agonizing strife. Able man he was before he went to war Returning home after he almost died. As a grateful nation sincerely thanks him Resolutely he moves to restore his pride. November 9, 2018 Dedicated to veterans of war

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/8/2018 10:29:00 AM

Hi Vijay, Have read numerous of your meaningful comments so thought I would visit your poems, and happy I am I did! Veterans come back alive and well, or alive and poor, or alive and maimed. They have all fought bravely for love and country and deserve all the honour and accolades bestowed upon them, but many of them at a cost to family. Great poem Vijay, very touching! Best wishes.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/20/2018 4:16:00 PM

I am positive I read and commented on this wonderful moving poem Vijay. Anyway...I loved the respect and honor you bestow on all Veterans of war! : ) xxoo

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/21/2018 3:46:00 PM

Thank you Connie.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 11/16/2018 3:38:00 PM

An outstanding verse, Vijay, and sadly it describes all to well the plight of too many vets. Many thx for your kind comments re the mouse, cheese and cat verse. Bob

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/21/2018 3:45:00 PM

Thank you Robert.

Winged Warrior

Date: 11/15/2018 5:48:00 AM

Awesome write my friend...a dedication to remember for the hurt and fallen...love & light...^WW^

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/21/2018 3:45:00 PM

Thank you WW.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/14/2018 1:45:00 PM

A significant dedication to those who give their all as they serve their country and brethren. An impressive and touching poem, my friend. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/14/2018 3:28:00 PM

Appreciate your kind remarks, Paul..many many thanks.

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/14/2018 2:51:00 AM

It's truly a sad thing these soldiers must endure ... not to mention the reason why... Well done Vijay...All the best my friend

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/14/2018 3:28:00 PM

Thank you Arturo..appreciate your visit and comments.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/13/2018 1:00:00 PM

A very moving tribute to all veterans Vijay. You ended this wonderful poem perfectly. Bravo! : )

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/13/2018 2:19:00 PM

Thank you Connie--appreciate the kind remarks.

Debjani Mitra

Date: 11/13/2018 10:37:00 AM

The pain and thoughts of the warriors..their vulnerability..so well expressed.. it's like you have felt it close.. liked this one

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/13/2018 2:18:00 PM

Thank you for your visit..I appreciate your comments.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/12/2018 1:51:00 PM

Excellent Veteran’s Day poem!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/12/2018 4:29:00 PM

Thank you Kim.

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/12/2018 1:09:00 AM

Excellent dedication and a great tribute to veterans. Thanks for sharing it

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/12/2018 7:55:00 AM

Thank you Ravi..appreciate your kind remarks.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 11/11/2018 9:27:00 PM

Such a great tribute to veterans. Your powerful words brought tears. Lovely dedication.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/12/2018 7:54:00 AM

Thank you Supraja...appreciate the kind words.

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/11/2018 3:18:00 PM

I can only join the other poets here, and thank you for writing this wonderful dedication..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/12/2018 7:53:00 AM

Thank you harry. Appreciate your visit and comments.

Joseph May

Date: 11/10/2018 8:36:00 PM

A great tribute to veterans Vijay..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/11/2018 7:49:00 AM

Thank you Joseph.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 11/10/2018 5:08:00 PM

Fine tribute, Vijay!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/11/2018 7:49:00 AM

Thank you James.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/10/2018 4:06:00 PM

it is not easy coming back from the war and trying to live in a world of normalcy where people have not felt the effects and ravages of war. How beautiful strong and timely this poem is, we owe our great patriots so much. Thanks you for sharing Vij, have a wonderful weekend.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2018 5:08:00 PM

Yes--the nation feels gratitude. War takes its toll in many ways..thanks for the visit and your comments.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/10/2018 3:54:00 PM

glorious devotional to our men who fought for freedom, just like my dad... vijay, you raised the roof!...huggs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2018 5:06:00 PM

Many fought in the world war, like your Dad did..thanks to them we enjoy freedom. Thank you nette, for your visit and comments.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/10/2018 10:55:00 AM

Awesome tribute to veterans, Vijay. Such a poignent picture of this brave soul.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2018 1:22:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. Appreciate your visit and comments.

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/10/2018 9:11:00 AM

A poignant portrait of a man emotionally and physically broken by war, but defying defeat with his heart’s determination to rise above his inner turmoil. An amazing poem highlighting the sacrifices made by some in the pursuit of freedom for others. A grateful nation, indeed, Vijay, I thank you for your honoring poetry dedicated to our brave war veterans. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2018 10:18:00 AM

Thank you Susan. I really appreciate your visit..and your comments are always a pleasure to read.

Lyric Man

Date: 11/10/2018 7:47:00 AM

Vijay.. moving tribute to our Vets. We do honor them and you remind us that sometimes the greatest sacrifice is not losing your life but rather living a lifetime without the life you would have had. Freedom has never been cheap!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2018 10:16:00 AM

So true..freedom is not cheap. Well said, my friend. Appreciate your visit and your comments.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/9/2018 11:33:00 PM

You express the heart of one, one that has been through it all- for all mankind. You express this with such depth and emotion. Beautiful and tender, at the same time. A wonderful dedication to all those that serve, or have served. I honor them, along with you. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2018 7:38:00 AM

You are so right--the nation is thankful to those who serve. I appreciate your detailed feedback..many many thanks, Brandy.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/9/2018 8:49:00 PM

Beautiful tribute Vijay, we should all salute those who return and mourn those who don't. Even more so this coming Sunday when the war to end all wars ended. Tom.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2018 7:36:00 AM

I agree with the sentiments you expressed Tom. Appreciate your visit and thoughtful feedback. Many thanks.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 11/9/2018 4:24:00 PM

Very well expressed, Vijay - The vets deserve our highest praise and thanks especially those who were maimed or made the ultimate sacrifice! Most every where I go, folks thank me for my 30 years service in the AF and I always reply: "Thank you - I was honored and privileged to serve" - Bob

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2018 4:45:00 PM

First let me express my sincere appreciation for your service to our nation..I am deeply in debt of those who serve. I agree with the sentiments you expressed, Bob. Many thanks for your visit and comments. Carolyn mentioned you in her comments..certainly she knows of your long service and sacrifice for the good of the country.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/9/2018 1:28:00 PM

Veterans are my heroes , nicely done.. They need to be respected and their needs filled since they place their lives out there for us

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2018 2:06:00 PM

Right you are, Eve...they make the sacrifices..all volunteer to serve..they do deserve our collective thanks and respect and a lot of practical help after they return. Thanks for the visit and kind remarks, Eve.

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 11/9/2018 12:28:00 PM

Very poignant, a fitting tribute to the courageous and their service.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2018 2:03:00 PM

Many thanks Lawrence--appreciate your feedback.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/9/2018 12:17:00 PM

Vijay, there is a disabled vet who moved into the house next to mine. As Veterans' Day approaches, it seems important to thank them for the sacrifices they made to keep us free. But we must also realize they have obstacles to overcome when they return home. What a great dedication to our vets! Bob Hinshaw should see this. Hugs, Carolyn

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2018 2:03:00 PM

Thank you for visit and comments Carolyn. You are so right..they keep us free..courageous in the face of danger. Sad to see how many suffer after coming home.