Relations....Not in my field of expertise.

One of the passages that I found interesting was from The Things They Carried on page 35. It explained what a soldier goes through once he goes AWOL, away from his squad. He would get treated nicely by a nurse and feel loved and great. Then when he returns back to his squad, he would be ready for battle. He's ready for battle because he says, "...that peace, man, it felt so good it hurt. I want to hurt it back." This passage caught my eye because it has an oxymoron in it. Does this soldier want to go back into battle so that he can return back to that caring nurse? Or, does he want to go back into battle because he missed all that action and bloodshed. I can't really connect with this feeling, but I do know this, when I want something that I haven't had in a long time, for example a delicious burger, I want it NOW! ^_______^

The Letter from a Soldier

Dear Helen,

The days seem longer than usual. I don't know if I can take this any more. Today was my first scene of ooze of blood. It's not as fun like the video games back at home, especially when someone's brain splats all over your face. My patrol and I are now in the mist breathing as low as we can. I can't feel my fingers, my heart is racing, yet I continue to write this thing thats keeping me alive. It reminds me of that time at camp, when you were there with me. I shouldn't dwell in the pastm but instead focus on the present. Stay safe and happy, cause I'm fighting for that right now.

Sincerly
Lt. Mike

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