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Monday, March 18, 2024

Army then -- a Poem for Quadrille #197

armycadets.com from Amazon gun ad

  War stories 

Getting old now

loves telling tales

Army stories

are his forte


No war for him

guns on the rack

Not shooting range

Score penciled in


Sharpshooter him

Medal to prove

Wore alongside

Good Conduct pin


Did Radar man

once shoot that gun


Basic Training

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 - Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2024, All Rights Reserved 

 - I am linked with De Jackson at dVerse Quadrille #197 for hosting, 
    she asked us to Write a Quadrille poem, 44 words in length and to use her chosen prompt word, "sharp
    Click here to read some others work, same instructions 
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8 comments:

  1. I like the staccato feel of this, almost like a gun, shooting the words our way.

    de

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  2. A great poem, Jim. I love the story that goes along with it.

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  3. I agree about I like the staccato feel of your poem, Jim. It is like a gun shooting words.

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  4. I also agree with feeling the "bam bam bam" rhythm in your quadrille.

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  5. I know a couple of people whose sons have joined the Navy and Marines. This made me think of them. I hope they never have to shoot a gun in war…sigh…Truedessa

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  6. I'm sure there are so many stories between your lines.....

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  7. Even myself spent some time in the army....

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  8. I can only imagine all the stories... Must be a ton!

    This is a very lovely write.

    Sincerely,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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