After the Soldier Comes Home mixedbag April 3, 2019 September 10, 2019 3 Comments on After the Soldier Comes Home Closely it will follow. It’ll hiss in his ears. “You’re a murderer.” “I did it for my country.” He’ll reason, but the leaf-green eyes of that dead Afghan kid will be everywhere, staring. “I’m sorry!” He’ll cry in his sleep. The voice won’t stop. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
Katie E. April 5, 2019 at 3:31 am A sober rendering of the line. I liked how “the leaf-green eyes” is both a striking image, and also harkens back to “Green eyes flourish” from the original poem. Reply ↓
Jennifer Mierisch April 5, 2019 at 4:40 am So much heartbreak. The “leaf-green eyes” made me think of the famous “Afghan Girl” and her haunting green eyes. Reply ↓
Laissez Faire April 5, 2019 at 8:57 am The use of that first line makes this truth of the consequences of war and reasoning really haunting. Reply ↓
A sober rendering of the line. I liked how “the leaf-green eyes” is both a striking image, and also harkens back to “Green eyes flourish” from the original poem.
So much heartbreak. The “leaf-green eyes” made me think of the famous “Afghan Girl” and her haunting green eyes.
The use of that first line makes this truth of the consequences of war and reasoning really haunting.