War
Mar 10th, 2026 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
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I watched as my buddy exploded into fragments from a grenade. I saw the fear on his face knowing at that moment, he would die. It was chaotic and when I ran for cover, I thought he was behind me, but he stayed to help an injured soldier to safety. Now, both are gone.
I’m in the trench shaken, wishing I were anywhere else but here.
I heard the tanks roaring, and men yelled, guns ready in hand.
My ears rang; head pounded with all sound, until everything became muffled, and my right hand shook uncontrollably.
Then came the explosion.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher