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Date Posted: 23:09:41 07/09/02 Tue
Author: Leisa*)
Author Host/IP: AC91DB36.ipt.aol.com / 172.145.219.54
Subject: Re: Waiting for the silence
In reply to: CJ 's message, "Waiting for the silence" on 10:43:45 07/08/02 Mon

Hi CJ,

I have read this a few times now and every time it seems more haunting. Excellent work. Has an immediacy to it that cannot be ignored.
An eerie trip back in time.
A flash flood of memories this piece can evoke.
Your "waiting for the silence" repeatedly in this is very effective.
And, lastly, it tells me you've always been a gifted writer :)

Leisa*)

>I was on patrol when a firefight broke
>Couldn�t see to shoot because of the smoke
>Napalm was burning most of their folk
>Blood was running out on the ground
>My ears were ringing as the shrapnel flew
>The dirt went flying as the landmines blew
>Get up and run is what I wanted to do
>It sure beats waiting for the silence
>
>I was sitting in the grass my head in a daze
>The dead on the ground were just another phase
>Been in country to many day�s
>Waiting for the silence to come
>I�m here waiting for it all to end
>Life and war is not a good blend
>How can you win with nothing to defend?
>I�m still waiting for the silence
>
>I�m here waiting for the silence to come
>For me it�s easier than it is for some
>I�m hanging around with a loaded gun
>Waiting for the silence to come
>
>� Coastaljoe 8/6/68

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