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The Thousand Yard Stare
Contributed by
twisterchaser
on
Monday, 31st May 2004 @ 07:52:34 PM in AEST
Topic:
war
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As I watch the glow of another rocket slice through the air,
leaving a thin trail of smoke behind it.
As I look into the distance, I see the black smoke rise, telling me where it hit.
A distant rumble fills the air.
What is that blank look?
Can it be the thousand-yard stare?
I have seen it as the fatigue and realization of battle sets in, blood, moans of pain fill the night.
Brothers scrambling into another fire fight.
Blasts of light fill the night, sparkling, glistening, roaring through my mind.
If it was not for that stare, I would be blind.
These crazy thoughts racing through my mind,
Good over Evil, time after time, why did he have to die to
preserve Freedom?
War and Death, Peace and Life, are there any victory to this
strife?
War be Damned.
I know people want to live free, their very survival depend on you
and me.
My heart is torn between another life slowly leaving, and
the desire to set men free.
Andy Williams
173rd.Airborne
( Casper)
Copyright ©
twisterchaser
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2004-05-31 19:52:34]
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Re: The Thousand Yard Stare
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by Archie on
Monday, 31st May 2004 @ 08:00:01 PM AEST
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I can not say I truly understand how you feel. All I can say is I am sorry for your loss and I hope you are able to go home soon.
Archie Brown USS LaSalle Persian Gulf !990-1991 |
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Re: The Thousand Yard Stare
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 31st May 2004 @ 08:08:57 PM AEST
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Thank you and all the heroes for your strength, valor and determination that keep this country alive and free.
God bless,
Rita |
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Re: The Thousand Yard Stare
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 1st June 2004 @ 10:25:17 AM AEST
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A beautiful memorial for all who are perservering in the fight for freedom. Great write...
Angel always...godspeed...joni |
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Re: The Thousand Yard Stare
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by ladyfawn on
Saturday, 12th June 2004 @ 02:50:24 PM AEST
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scary andy, hugs n' love nessa
@->>->:- |
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