Military Poems and Pictures


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Alice Baratone brings you into the realm of our military heroes and their families through her poetry, along with our heroes accompanying pictures. The poems were written from either her thoughts and feelings as a Marine Mom, or from the thoughts and feelings of others in our military family. Whether you are currently serving, deployed, a family member of a fallen hero, a military family member, or a patriotic citizen of the United States, there is a poem that will touch your inner soul. In this glorious nation, our heroes lay their lives on the line everyday, and there are those who give the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Family members keep the fire burning at home waiting for loved ones to return. For the family members of our fallen heroes, they possess a courage and inner strength that is felt by all who come across their path. The military life is filled with fears, tears, laughter, joy, and the utmost pride to be an American. This is not just a book of poetry and pictures, but a book that will bring understanding and pride towards our country's heroes and their families. Many of the pictures were submitted with honor and pride from those who know Alice Baratone, (many simply call her, Mom B.). Alice Baratone's mission through her poetry is to honor and ensure that our military and their family members will never be forgotten. From the serious to the light-hearted, Alice Baratone proudly shares a few poems that adorn the book. Take a moment to read and delve into the pride of being an American. Take a moment to read and delve into the lives of our military and their families. Take a moment and share this book with others so that our military and their family members will forever be remembered. Alice Baratone will donate 10% of her own proceeds to MarineParents.com, and another 10% to American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.




America at War


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A collection of poems about America at war from the Revolution to the Iraq war.




Here, Bullet


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A first-person account of the Iraq War by a solider-poet, winner of the 2005 Beatrice Hawley Award. Adding his voice to the current debate about the US occupation of Iraq, in poems written in the tradition of such poets as Wilfred Owen, Yusef Komunyakaa (Dien Cai Dau), Bruce Weigl (Song of Napalm) and Alice James’ own Doug Anderson (The Moon Reflected Fire), Iraqi war veteran Brian Turner writes power-fully affecting poetry of witness, exceptional for its beauty, honesty, and skill. Based on Turner’s yearlong tour in Iraq as an infantry team leader, the poems offer gracefully rendered, unflinching description but, remarkably, leave the reader to draw conclusions or moral lessons. Here, Bullet is a must-read for anyone who cares about the war, regardless of political affiliation.




Poems


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World War I Poetry


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The horrors of the First World War released a great outburst of emotional poetry from the soldiers who fought in it as well as many other giants of world literature. Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke and W B Yeats are just some of the poets whose work is featured in this anthology. The raw emotion unleashed in these poems still has the power to move readers today. As well as poems detailing the miseries of war there are poems on themes of bravery, friendship and loyalty, and this collection shows how even in the depths of despair the human spirit can still triumph.




Civil War Poetry


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A superb selection of poems from both sides of the American Civil War features more than 75 inspired works by Melville, Emerson, Longfellow, Whittier, Whitman, and many others.




War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon


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Epigrammatic and bitterly satirical verses by the well-known English poet convey the shocking brutality and pointlessness of World War I. Includes "Counter-Attack," "They," "The General," "Base Details," and other poems.




Poems of American Patriotism


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Welcome to FOB Haiku


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"Sherpatude no. 26: 'Humor is a combat multiplier ...' Has your war become workaday? Does life on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) now seem commonplace? Armed with deadpan snark and poker-faced patriotism -- and rooted in the coffee-black soil and plain-spoken voice of the American Midwest -- journalist-turned-poet Randy Brown reveals behind-the-scenes stories of U.S. soldier-citizenship. From Boot Camp to Bagram, Afghanistan. And back home again." --




Love Our Vets


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Chances are that if your loved one has seen war, he or she has Post-traumatic Stress Disorder at some level, and you who love your veteran will also be deeply and profoundly affected. Finally, the cries and needs of the loved ones have been addressed in this comprehensive, practical book, now newly updated in its 2nd Edition! Love Our Vets answers more than 60 heartfelt questions, providing down-to-earth wisdom and much-needed tips for taking care of yourself. Sharing as a counselor and from her personal experience of living with a 100% disabled veteran with PTSD, Welby O'Brien gives hope, encouragement, and practical help for families and loved ones who are caught in the wake of the trauma. This book addresses a broad spectrum of issues and concerns and offers realistic wisdom from a wide variety of individuals who share from real hearts and lives. Now newly revised and updated with additional material, the 2nd Edition of Love Our Vets continues to be enthusiastically welcomed by VA and other counselors. This is not just another book about PTSD; rather, it is a tremendous resource for families and loved ones who struggle heroically along with their vets to face the day-to-day challenges.