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Brother-in-arms
Greeted with open arms,
Briefly disarmed
By disarming the ones you love.
But nighttime sounds of armaments
Break through the arms of Morpheus;
Can’t keep the memories of war
At arm’s length.
Thank you for your service*
And how you brought us peace,
Shouldn’t we do more
To help pick up your pieces?
*Title of a thought-provoking movie, which is inspired by true events. The film follows four soldiers returning home from Iraq and their struggles in trying to settle back into civilian life. Main cast: Miles Teller, Amy Schumer, Haley Bennett, Scott Haze, and Beulah Koale
“Break through the arms of Morpheus” love that! I remember seeing the trailer for that movie, but something about it stopped me from trying it out. Glad to hear it was pretty good.
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It’s worth a view.
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Very nice Karina. I’ll have to look for that movie.
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Thanks, the movie is compelling and well done. It’s very touching, sad, and frustrating. Good acting too. I had to look it up to make sure one of the actors is really Any Schumer. I didn’t realize she plays a role that is not a comedy. There was nothing funny in the role she plays or the lines she has.
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I was wondering if that was the comedian too. Thanks for the info!
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Any time!
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Perfect words for the subject. Good one Karina.
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Thanks
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Life after a disaster is more terrifying than the disaster itself.
Nicely written!
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Thanks
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