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Unstuck In Time

From my younger days as a prisoner of war, to my last days on the planet Tralfamadore, with my traveling through time, I have no control. Both good and bad episodes have taken their toll. I am passing through time as easily as air. In one moment, I’m here, and another, I’m there. Please tell me, why am I being tortured like this? My capture, plane crash, and wife’s death I reminisce. I live through the bombing of a German city. My wife dies while she is on her way to meet me. On another world, I’m in a menagerie. A beautiful, but dumb, woman is matched with me. We live and love together. She has my baby. I’m killed by my adversary, Paul Lazzaro. The cause of my problem is what I want to know. The dilemma I’m in has been causing me strife. I would give anything to live a normal life. Based on the novel "Slaughterhouse Five" by the late Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/20/2011 4:41:00 PM
I can't remember if I ever saw this show. If so, it was too long ago to remember all this stuff. But now great that you drew inspiration from it .MOvies are great that way! thanks for your comments today. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 1/20/2011 8:56:00 AM
Ashamed to admit I didn't read the novel, Robert, but this sounds like a most compelling story. A man who travels through time to see both the tragedy and good times that are part of his history. Very interesting poem -- makes me wish I had read "Slaughterhouse Five." Awesome, Robert! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/20/2011 6:40:00 AM
Hi Robert. This is wonderful writing. I have tried several times to read 'Slaughterhouse Five' but never got past the first few chapters. You have inspired me to try again. Very good work here. Best wishes to you. Love, Deb
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Date: 1/19/2011 8:19:00 PM
Slaughterhouse Five, just read it again last year. Loved the book, loved this poem! Great job!
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Date: 1/19/2011 7:35:00 PM
From me to you.... Thank you!
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Date: 1/19/2011 7:30:00 PM
haven't read it but now my curiousity is piqued
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