One hundred hours
and it was done
The war for us
was almost fun
The enemy ran
and melted away
the victory found
in just four days
Quick and easy
and it was done
but the fight of our lives
had just begun
Seventeen years
have come and gone
but a brand new battle
comes with each dawn
Unending struggles
a part of my day
with sickness and pain
that won't go away
The first Gulf war
that ended so quick
is still not over
for us who are sick
Author notes
Option 4
Most USA wars have a casualty rate of around 10% but the first Gulf War had a casualty rate of 25%. We appear to be fine by first glance but the health problems have destroyed many of our lives. It is called Gulf War Syndrome and 2 months ago after so long the US government finally admitted it did exist.
http://www.ei-resource.org/illness-information/environmental-illnesses/gulf-war-syndrome/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_War_syndrome
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- Service Poems by Sergeant Awesome.
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A very good poem and expose of the war syndrome, all war have victims uncounted, how can one know one is responsible for deaths without it having a n effect on one, surely that it the sign of humanity. liked your tale particularly the short lines which kept it firmly on its course. thank you.
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Isn't it Obvious?
The More Innocent will e killed
the more Syndromes shall Rise in the Soldiers
Ameen
by
the poet of hearts and beautiful words
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except of course that war wasnt against the innocent. It was against Suddam Husseins Army who invaded a peaceful ally of Kuwait. In 4 days we evicted them and it was over
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it is very deep and i see the other side of war...
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the emotions of this brings to light another destructive side of war. you told of this in a simple manner but the emotions behind it was the powerful force.
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very nice this is an emotional piece of work well done keep it up and i llove the pic. too very deep
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My heart goes out to all of those who have served, who are serving and who will serve!
Kiki
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Very touching. I really enjoyed it<3
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Hugs you...
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may all heal who have been wounded in war. dear spiritual poet... I have seen with my own eyes the devistation of how war can wound psychologically. my heart goes out to you, and to all who have been wounded this way as well as in every way. such is difficult to understand less they walk in your moccasins. blessings and well wishes. L,
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TOUCHING!!!!
Ineed in todays world so many things people do to harm others, and not all are out in the open for us to see.
So many chemicals, hidden to our eyes yet invade our bodies and minds. My heart goes out to all our men and women who dare to go anyway and help those less fortunate than us. 
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wow,
this was really deep.
amazingly good,
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very good Mark
I think you should send this into the military paper for them to post.
One of the worse things of this war is it is still destroying lives as those affected by Gulf war syndrome and their love ones continue to struggle with the after affects.
You know I would take your pain if I could, but all I can do is continue to pray for you and be here if you need me.
s
Rhonie
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Wow! I am saddened to hear that you and so many others are so sick, yet glad that they finally acknowledged its reality.
This is well written. It expresses the progression of emotions well...from the feeling of victory to the difficulty of ongoing pain and sickness.
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Awwww I wish you didn't have that, and I could take it away. I know it is hard. I love you so much and I'll always sit with you on bad mornings.
I see that your writing is back though, and it's better than ever.
Good luck in the contest ♥
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daddy i wish they didnt do that i love you so much
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Beautifully written. I liked it alot. If you were in the Gulf War, I'm sorry for all you suffered, and thanks for all you did to protect this great nation.
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wonderful poem. I love that
"Quick and easy
and it was done
but the fight of our lives
had just begun"
That part was just magnificent good luck in the contest!
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