Wednesday, June 19, 2019

G. I. Can Opener Comments

Rating: 5.0

One thing from my
Army basic training stands out,

My trusted P-38.
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Darwin Henry Beuning
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Smoky Hoss 08 November 2022

Love it; I've got one also!

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Bri Edwards 28 July 2021

....Army knife can opener. ;)

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Bri Edwards 28 July 2021

Perhaps for a showcase? I bet i had a P-38 once, either from an Army surplus store or? ? ? ? It was years ago and i haven't seen it in years. : ( : ( Now I sometimes use a Swiss

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Kumarmani Mahakul 20 June 2019

The past memories of Army basic training have been so astutely and touchingly delineated. Specially the inscription on Round chocolate bar for the cigarettes and Trusted P-38 is much impressive. Your Poet's note says something more about your poem. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.Full vote.

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Kumarmani, Thank you for the kind comments. I enlisted in the Army, one day before my 18th birthday.. My father meet with the Army recruiter and had to sign and give his permission to join. My father was more than happy to do that. He had served in the army and fought against the Japanses. He was awarded the Purple Heart...

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 19 June 2019

A vivid portrayal of the life of military men in the army basic training. Very informative. It expresses in great detail wonderful memories. A noble endeavor indeed to serve one' s country. Beautifully written.

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Rose Marie, Thank you for the kind comment. It is an honor to have served one's country.

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Darwin Henry Beuning 19 June 2019

I have listed the poem twice, with different titles, and spacing. I will let the reader decide which one they prefer..

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Darwin Henry Beuning

Darwin Henry Beuning

Melrose, Minnesota
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