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Irrational_Kimmi
Irrational_Kimmi

T.B. - The Somme

You go to war willingly,. Not for what you believe,. Or because it's right,. But to save yourself. From a real fight,. No idea that death will. Hold your hand for. Two years; bearing the.

24 10 78 words
daydreamingbaby
daydreamingbaby

Killer Smile

I’m going to smile I’m going to walk right through that door And smile I’m going to hold my head held high And look you in the eye I’m not going to give you the satisfaction Of seeing me...

24 0 64 words
naaviie
naaviie

Day 56

Careful. Don't - breathe - Don't - even - blink. The aquamarine water shimmered slightly as I reposition a leg that is starting to cramp. I cursed the ripples it made. Come on... Come on...

50 17 406 words
eddie12309
eddie12309

Captive

#household. It happened suddenly, without any warning. After first patrol, seven in the morning. Gun shots fired, utter confusion. A blow to my head, only one conclusion. I come to, I'm still alive.

22 19 209 words
CuriousCat
CuriousCat

Every time.

Every time they shout at you, Don't listen. Every time they hit you, Don't flinch. Every time they insult you, Don't let it hurt you. Every time they shout at you, Smile.

18 1 55 words