Widowed wife!

" One arrow alone can be easily broken "

The rain falls endless,
upon the widowed wife.

As the soldier she lost,
Lays lifeless with the knife.

His mind went numb,
and his body went insane.

the images he saw,
left him in vain.

Once a man strong and wise,
is now haunted by his eyes.

The soldier lays still,
as the widow cries.

He gave it all,
but yet he still dies.

" but many arrows are indestructible."
~Genghis Khan

Author's Note

A poem about a illness that a lot of soldiers come home with. It causes hallucinations, and suicidal actions. Some times can cause them to murder others. May god bless there souls, and help all who had seen the sight of war.

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Reviews

[Britt:)]

I loved this.

[Terohime]

Thanks
~Res

[Robert Michael Miller J..]

I really like this piece, the message is very clear and yet still very full of emotion.

[Terohime]

Thanks for you wonderful review.
~Res

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Not sure if you were going for a description of PTSD, but this hit the mark for me. I know a few people who have returned home from war, and the nightmares, the feelings of pain in social situations, the fear of having no structure...sometimes it's enough to drive them insane. A worthy topic of discussion.

[Terohime]

Thanks for your review, and yes PTSD was what i was aiming for. Have a good day.
~Your friend Res

[unsavable_soul]

This flows like a downhill river, top to bottom the concept and emotion remained strong and easily related to.
Great stuff, careful I'm starting to expect nothing less...j/k.
Hope you enjoy writing and sharing them as much as I do reading them.
More...
Chris

[Terohime]

Thanks for the review. I won't let you down with my writing.
~Your friend Res

[unsavable_soul]

No such things as let down just greater and lesser works and yours lean to the first.
Chris

[Terohime]

Thanks ^^

[Pax]

wow ~ it's always amazing when i see a poem induce with great insights and learning.... oh i understand the sentiments very well, a soldier never comes back the same as he was before... death marks something to a persons mind... somewhat prison by their conscience.... making them drown in deep depression... awesome work!

[Terohime]

Thanks Pax ^^

[Basu Gupta]

awe-inspiring.........
loved the rhyme especially "Once a man strong and wise,
is now haunted by his eyes.".......keep up the spirit..

[Terohime]

thanks for the review

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Really a touching piece splendid of unconditional love, the story progression is moving and very relatable. The thought is eternal and worth to cherish. Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece my friend :)

[Terohime]

I am glad you liked it.
~Res

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

The pleasure is mine Res, Thanks!

[oh,hey.]

I could feel the emotion from this poem, how they fight for their country and pay for it for the rest of their lives!
great write!

[Terohime]

Thanks ^^

[Breathetheair]

This touches home quite a bit for me. As a woman who has felt the devastation of a man changed by war and separation. Mine never was the same. Yes my God bless their souls.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

very sad, this is an amazing piece of writing, so well written, you take us through the process, even with brevity, well done

[Terohime]

thanks for the review.