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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:11 am Post subject: Memorial Day Poem #42, THE CONUNDRUM (PTSD IN SHORT) |
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Memorial Day Poem #42, THE CONUNDRUM (PTSD IN SHORT)
How can it be that
A man is perpetually scared yet he fears nothing?
Scared that others will take his life,
Yet he places no value on that life?
Scared to step outside his door,
Yet he yearns to travel great distances?
How can it be that
A man loves with all his heart,
Yet he is unable to show that love?
Scared of losing the one he loves the most,
Yet he constantly drives her away?
Scared of having to live on his own,
Yet he is a solitary being?
How can it be that
A man lives the perfect life in a free and safe country;
A loving family, reasonable health,
An income to sustain him,
Yet he dreams and longs for the mind numbing fear,
The incessant roar
And the odious sights of battle?
How can this be?
By JINGLES
Dec 2001
Written from the heart by Jingles
Aussie Vet
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