Wednesday, June 19, 2019

P- 38 - G. I. Can Opener Comments

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One thing from my
Army basic training stands out,
My trusted P-38.
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Darwin Henry Beuning
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Bri Edwards 31 July 2021

I just read the comments below. Photos are NICE.

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Bri Edwards 31 July 2021

Hank, ya know, you have two poem titles for your poem: G. I. Can Opener, & P-38 - G. I. Can Opener! bri ;)

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Alter Ego 25 July 2021

What a handy-dandy gadget!

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Smoky Hoss 14 April 2020

I too fondly recall the old trusty p-38! Great memories here, thank you.

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Smoky, thank you for your comment. When I hand out this poem I also give them a P-38.

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Kim Barney 22 June 2019

Army life - - doesn't sound much fun. I never had to do it because of my injured right hand. You should post a picture of that old P-38 so everybody can see what it looks like!

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Kim, That is a good idea, I will need your help posting a photo.. I have a P-38 set aside for you.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 20 June 2019

Then, settling in, Opening your cans with your, Trusted P-38 Gulping down your meal, Because, when the sergeant says, Move out, you move out. My trusted P-38, I carry it with me, Even to this day.....outstanding conceptualization. Beautiful poem. TFS.

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Kumarmani, thank you for your comment! ! Yes during my basic Army training I became of the phrase, " Our's is not to reason why, Our's is but to do or die" .. I had my head shaved on my 18th birthday.. There were lots of men with tied dyed shirts and long hair. after the hair cuts, no one recognized anybody. Quite funny! ! !

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Darwin Henry Beuning

Darwin Henry Beuning

Melrose, Minnesota
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