AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Memorial Day Poem #42, THE CONUNDRUM (PTSD IN SHORT)          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Naval Aviation View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Otis Willie PIO The Ameri Guest Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:11 am    Post subject: Memorial Day Poem #42, THE CONUNDRUM (PTSD IN SHORT) 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 More Poetry http://members.aol.com/warlib/poems.htm Submit a poem http://www.amervets.com/poems/mypoem.htm -- Otis Willie (Ret.) Military News and Information Editor (http://www.13105320634.com) The American War Library, Est. 1988 (http://www.amervets.com) 16907 Brighton Avenue Gardena CA 90247 1-310-532-0634 Military Webmaster Site Link Request Form: http://www.amervets.com/linkreq.htm Military and Vet Info-Exchange/Discussion Groups http://members.aol.com/warlibrary/share.htm Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Naval Aviation All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.