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The Red Letter

There are many kinds of wars some make you die some make you cry when your far away suffused in gunpowder, you learn to live and lie A red letter day arrived, their baby was born blue, cold and stillborn he sat in the bunker away from atomic blasts grief soaked and forlorn Jim walked in and released his gunny sack " dam the war " what you got stoic and in shock he wheezed, coughed took a drag of cigarette, wot? There are many kinds of wars, some make you die some make you cry today was not a day for tears, with a mendacious smile he prayed to die . July 20, 2022 Sponsor Faraz Ajmal Contest Name Tears of a Valiant Soldier

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Michael Tor

Date: 7/23/2022 12:14:00 AM

Heartfelt and sad Vie. So sad where this Soldier is and to add more sadness is the loss of a new born. Life isn't always pretty or joyful. Wish you well in the contest...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/20/2022 11:38:00 AM

The things that happen to the families when one is at war must feel even more devastating when a soldier cannot be home to give personal comfort or receive it when such a loss occurs. Your emotive poem is beautifully written and a wonderful entry for the contest Vie. I hope it is a top winner for you.Blessings xxoo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/20/2022 9:51:00 AM

WOW!!! What a write. So sad. Good luck in the contest. Have a blessed day.............

Vladislav Raven

Date: 7/20/2022 7:23:00 AM

Hi Vienna, I feel the sadness within this excellent write. I had tears in my eyes as I read this piece. Sometimes true grief must be held within. Good luck in the contest. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/20/2022 4:05:00 AM

So sad... God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina