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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

Copyright © Vijay Pandit | Year Posted 2018

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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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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^ Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! : ) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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.

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