No doubt many of you have seen the gripping photographs from military conflicts since there have been battle field photographers.
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The New Planet by Ben Taylor (Age 11) My name is Trevor Johnson, I have achieved wondrous things in my life as an Astronomer and ‘Hung…
Ben Taylor (my 11 year old son) wrote this narrative for a school assignment , he was wanting to get a bit of a rise out of his female teacher. Obviously a very cheeky boy sometimes…anyhoo I thought his story was so good, i just wanted to share it with everyone. I’m just sooo proud of this boy!! Disclaimer – Ben has nothing against transvestites, prostitutes or women and this story is not meant to offend anyone of any gender, race, religion or way of life
Five years ten days ago / you were on your way home from war when your Chinnok Helicopter was shot down.
Remembering my cousin on this dark anniversary. Critique is welcome (and encouraged)! It just doesn’t feel ... well, it doesn’t fell like I did the piece (or maybe my cousin) justice. /
you feel it creeping oh so slow / a creature from the deep / you hear it chant so very low / sleep, young man, sleep / you fight to keep you…
I was in the Marines, stationed at Camp LeJuenne, going through ITR training back in 1966. We were out in the fields for three long weeks (no showers) and for some reason, this thought struck me. I was recently going through my old (and I mean old!) files and found this, so I thought I would share.
“This war is my war; it is in my image and I deserve it…Thus, I am this war.” Jean-Paul Sartre To augment the horizons towards the…
This is a play on words, using 86 words containing “MEN”. / The subject matter was inspired by reading the statistics of 6256 Veteran suicides in 2005, while 846 soldiers were killed in battle. In addition, more than 1/4th of US homeless are Veteran’s of Vietnam and all wars and conflicts that have followed. / mooner1 also just reminded me with his LZ series CCR
“There are two types of people in the world, those that take credit and those that actually do the work. Take my advice and follow the la…
This is a play on the word “SON”, as there are 46 words containing it within this poem, while I struggle with the effects of war on our sons and daughters throughout time. Fortunate Son Although I am a peacekeeper, peacemaker and generally a peaceful warrior, I have the utmost respect and honor for our armed forces personnel, who under whatever circumstances are led to believing that “doing their jobs” is an act of patriotic and necessary duty to uphold peace and freedom for our nations. “There are two types of people in the world, those that take credit and those that actually do the work. Take my advice and follow the latter, as there is a lot less competition there.” Gandhi These works are also inspired by my friend whose service in Vietnam, I am very grateful for…mooner1 and his recent LZ series…SALUTE my brother!!!
Dear Lord; / give them strength / give them faith / give them belief / give them heart / give them courage, when the battles start. / give them…
a prayer for our soldiers
When you look into a mother’s eyes_ you see her tears as she cries. / Her child is gone to a foreign land_ duty called to take a stand. / W…
a poem, tribute to our soldiers.
A photo called “Heroes Flag” goes with this work – I posted this piece today in response to a disrespectful comment aimed at Russell’s p…
For Russell Lee Klicka and all who serve or have served the US military – thank you!
In attunement with my Venusians ascendent, I value genuine love / In accompaniment with pertinent atonement of the divine above / Romantic …
Another play on 3 different, 3-letter words…VAL ENT INE within this poetry with 3 double words (pertinent; equivalent; and resentment)...sometimes I just run amok playing with words ;) “No one nation should be complainant, prosecutor and judge.” Nelson Mandela These works are also inspired by my friend whose service in Vietnam, I am very grateful for…mooner1 and his recent LZ series…SALUTE my brother!!! A collaborative effort now with Taste the Red Dust /
Every year, two weeks prior to the running of the Kentucky Derby the skies about Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville and Clarksville,...
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It was up to him to complete the mission. Failure was not an option.
My brother, Jason, inspired me to write this piece. This is for you, bro! LOL! / CREATION INFORMATION Medium: Writing – Flash Fiction. Tools: Microsoft Word, My Brain/Imagination Topic: Action/Adventure, RPG, Counter Strike. / CONTEST & CHALLENGE HISTORY 06/17/08 – Entry to Twisted Tales’ Star Twister Week 5 – Tower
We followed our forebears in battle formation / Ever determined to defend our little nation / In the air, on the oceans, at sea and on land…
A few thoughts regarding being in the service of one’s country
He’s leaving now / for a land far away / don’t know when he’ll be back / how long he’ll have to stay Defending our country / for the right…
This poem is inspired by my brother – Derek Fingland – United States Navy Cospmen stationed down in North Carolina ~ My Hero
This song is dedicated to the many good men and women who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom since our country has been founded.
(anyone that has ever had to deal with the military packers will understand this one completely)
Can you see your future / Fit upon a screen in memoriam / Set beneath silence / A name an age a line or two / Of your rank or honors
I can’t explain why I like this picture. Something about it just grabbed me when I saw it through the viewfinder. I’m glad it turned out …
Whistling shells and screams of torture / Blood clott gurgles death bell tolls
Just one of many men of war / You continue in a way that’s / Almost ironed / You walk amongst the dying / Unconcerned / That earth we trod / O…
I’ll never again march to a military band / On the parade ground; rifle in hand
The end of a military career
“There was a time I would never do something like this…” The pilot handed me a helmet and ignored my rambling.
This story was inspired by this challenge... ...which also inspired this artwork… ...which then inspired this t-shirt… / CREATION INFORMATION Medium: Writing – Flash Fiction. Tools: Microsoft Word, and My Brain/Imagination. Topic: Writing, Aeronautics. / CONTEST & CHALLENGE HISTORY 07/16/08 – Entry to Flash Fiction Group’s Avatar Challenge
From the shoreside / deep on the horizon / an army approaches. / Whirling twirling unfurling / hidden depths rush forward / almost mechanicall…
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