Iraq war
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By Alexander Thymmons
Written in August of 2007
(then, a rifle platoon leader in the 3RD Stryker Brigade Combat Team“Arrowhead”, 2ND Infantry Division)
By Alexander Thymmons
July 4th, 2007
(then, a rifle platoon leader in the First Stryker Brigade, Second “Arrowhead” Infantry Division)
On Patrol during the Surge
When the News reporter’s voice invaded our home
We ran to the kitchen
Trying to escape the bubbling monotones
Dripping like caustic magma from his mouth to our minds
In the kitchen we clanked silverware
4,362 pairs of eyes
That will never see.
4,362 pairs of arms
That will never hug.
4,362 pairs of legs
