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duck and stay low
don’t let the enemy get a bead on you
watch out for freshly dug earth
watch your buddy’s six
eyes and ears open
one misstep and you’re a goner
don’t bunch up
Sgt Johnson barks orders
as his foot steps on an IED
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Greenhough Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Even the greatest can fall. I liked this homespun viewpoint of one in charge.
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March 23, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Yes they can. Glad you liked this poem. Thanks Hilda
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