Veteran’s Day DW Style: hand to heart, a salute and many thanks

You will see that I , once again, went to my place of truth. I cannot speak of my admiration, my love of these people–and balance it with my rage about how we do not serve them– in an essay or any reasoned, sensible written piece. To speak coherently about National Service or the many other things I believe might balance the unconscionable distribution of agony/care is not something I find I can do without rattling or drooling, BUT poetry comes to the rescue. My poem, about the military/veteran women I have grown to love and know, and another by my gifted pal, Paul Genega, that brings to mind the civilian posture in this crazy, violent time…it’s the best expression of my feelings on Armistice/Veterans Day.
THE MOON ALSO RISES by Patricia Lee Stotter
words for the women
who went to war
who fell to friendly fire
who came back home
who do not stop
who do not lock the door
who do not open the door
who do not get anything in time
who finally reach out
who begin to hear again
who find their sisters
who wake up
who want to right wrongs
who want to write
something besides
The Sun Also Rises

Paul Genega
SAFE PLACES by Paul Genega
Corners, for example. Corners
Of kitchens, in particular.
Or closets, behind the line
Of overcoats and jackets
Wrapped in cleaner’s plastic.
In bed, quilt up to the neck.
Better even – under. Wherever
Doors are locked, double-locked,
Bolted. Windows barred. Drapes
Drawn. Walls covered with cork.
All the mirrors shrouded
With...

Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - November 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Women Veterans Source Type: blogs