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They send our boys
To die like dogs
In the Arabian swelter
Picking out roadside bombs
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Insightful sir Weldon. Your poem is brilliantly written. Also thanks for reading and commenting on mine!
Mr Snyder thank you for the compliment, as a lifelong resident of a military town (Fayetteville, NC) I've seen countless stories where young men and women join up for glory only to find it's not quite the dream that was sold to them.Each soldiers sacrifice is ultimate and with this poem I wanted to pay homage to all those we have lost
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9/7/2025 11:33:30 AM # 1.0.0
Totally intense and amazing! Love the stark reality of your words and emotion, telling it like it is! Truth is always so poignant, vivid and intense, love this poem. Love our Vets, often write of them and their service. Another 10! Thank you for sharing the truth. RoseAnn
Thank you for your gracious review of my poem :)