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RE: Original poem about a shell-shocked WWI soldier

in #poetry7 years ago

We are on the cusp of losing all of the stories first-person. My grandfather is 95! I hope he lives until 105, but just in case we have recorded his stories. He says, "Be happy. Be friendly." He always is always singing and dancing. Good advice.

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Before my father passed away, I recorded his stories as well. I'm so glad I did! I loved listening to his stories! In fact, my first novel, Between Shadow's Ears, was based off of a story my dad used to tell. Your grandfather sounds a lot like my dad. Always happy and positive. Yes, good way to live!