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Ever since September 11, 2001, I have felt the need to testify against terrorism. Mainstream society abjures the practice of using terrorism as a vehicle to meet their objectives. Anyone with a pure heart of goodness would reject radical ideology. Only a terrorist, apostles of hate, would disrupt and dishevel the sanctity of the free world. It is my wish, that no accolades are given to them for their unjust murder of innocence. How could anyone be entangled in such an archipelago of deceit...read more
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We wage war against others Because we have not learned how to love ourselves. I feel on fire like a firefly inside After the bullets from our firefight fly Its only you and I that subside. The way that I feel inside aside Its these war memories outside that reside. In Iraq, I saw God's love that let me live And I experienced Satan's hatred that tested my fate......read more
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The valor of the American soldier is reflected brightly in the meritorious deeds of our young men and women serving their country. Who among you stands up against the bullets of tyranny and steps across foreign fields of oppression to open windows of freedom and opportunity for Third World citizens? Soldiers, airmen and sailors answer the call of duty without hesitation. Brave beyond words, possessing selfless dedication to wear the uniform with pride. Our nation can sleep ever so serenely at...read more
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The loudest sound You’ll ever hear, Is the scream of bombs exploding nearby. The dull, eerie whisper Of mortars flying through the air. It sounds evil, Like the voice of Satan. The language of war, Translated through instruments of Death. I feel like I am tight-rope walking On the rope of existence, With the Angel of Life, Next to me.
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War changes you, War changes everything. It’s an event that shakes your soul Like nothing else, That jolts you into a sense of altered reality. Thank you. Thank you for being so inconsiderate To end your life In such a grand fashion. Blown into bits of misery. The explosion at the marketplace Was without regard To anyone around. I’m not that great at math, But I think you just Eliminated yourself from the equation of...read more
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Johnny Hampton
| Affiliation: | Active Duty |
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| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Branch: | Military Intelligence |
| MOS/AOC: | 35F Intelligence Analyst |
| Location: | Camp Casey, Korea |
| Hometown: | Vacaville |
About Me:
No longer a rookie but on the verge of becoming a seasoned writer, the author's inherent writing ability shines as he describes his emotions on being deployed to the war-torn country of Iraq. Avid followers of Johnny Hampton's books, who subscribe to his school of thought, will notice a remarkable shift in the author's writing technique, such as his transition from essays to stream of thoughts, which are calculated memoirs that flow like poetry yet are actually unrhymed verse in a stream of consciousness format. This style of writing relies heavily on proper word placement, the right amount of alliteration with a touch of rhetorical questions. For his latest work of art, Johnny's blossomed maturity has transcended into a more mellow and macabre frame of literature. Nevertheless, 'Waiting To Open My Eyes' is beautiful reading material that connoisseurs of fine literature will appreciate for many years to come.
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