Poem by an Unknown Soldier Written During WWII

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Poem by an Unknown Soldier Written During WWII

I am not religious, but I am spiritual. I also am not a fan of war and think that in these times, we choose war as a first resort, rather than a last resort.

That said, I appreciate Sarah (from Sarah’s Bookshelf) and her boyfriend’s grandfather for trying to keep these poems alive.

World War II was the last war that absolutely had to be fought. Men gave their lives; women gave their husbands and children gave their fathers. Many gave their sanity; others their sense of peace. Let it never be forgotten that WAR IS HELL!

I would also like to mention that I will soon put out a call for stories & narrative poems on the subject of the Aftermath of War. When I do, I will be looking for original stories, generally recently written, though I will consider stories that have not gotten much attention, even if they are older.

Peace to all,

Sherrie

Sherrie Miranda’s historically based, coming of age, Adventure novel “Secrets & Lies in El Salvador” is about an American girl in war-torn El Salvador:

http://tinyurl.com/klxbt4y

Her husband made a video for her novel. He wrote the song too:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/P11Ch5chkAc?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent

Originally posted on Sarah's Bookshelf:

Today’s post is a little different. As Rememberance Sunday, I thought I should post something topical, something that will allow us to remember those who died, and what they fought for.

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Stay with me God, the night is dark!

The night is cold; my little spark

Of courage dims, the night is long.

Be with me God and make me strong.

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I love a game; I love a fight.

I hate the dark; I love the light.

I love my child; I love my wife.

I am no coward. I love life.

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Life with its change of mood and shade,