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I'm an Australian attempting to learn to write. Born in the 1960's, well I've seen a few things. My work life comprised the professions of architecture, soldering, and construction project manager. These days I travel, rebuild a 1890's farmhouse, fish, write, and support my wife's small business. I write with… Read More
No one knows fear like those who have been in war . . . whether as the hunter, the hunted, or the innocent spectator caught in the middle . . . Read More

Poem / Poetry

June 13, 2023

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The Booksie Classic House

Vietnam just a footnote in history for many. For me, a memory that still wakes me up in the middle of the night at time. It will also be a part of me because of what I did, what I saw, and who I lost. For me, Vietnam is still… Read More
El-Tor a kingdom born from war ruled the southern coast and the oceans that so many feared. A lust for blood lingered in the hearts of those forsaken by humanity. In the shadows, demons of war awaited their masters’ commands. Kana a daughter of day and warrior of night had… Read More

Tags: war, dark-fantasy

Justin is just finding his place in the world, when everything turns upside-down. Now, if he is to have a future, he must leave behind everything and everyone he loves and go fight an enemy that isn't supposed to exist. Read More
"Sirens" is a poem that sheds light on the reality of war and how it distorts children's lives and scars them for life. Read More
Building the A-bomb was a staggering task, but teams of experts were able to put it together. Read More
They are just going on a short trip. There's a war going on. They get involved.. Read More
From what Jesus has taught, we are now in the last days. Read More
I write about what I have lived . . . and Vietnam was a major chapter in my life. On this Memorial Day was thinking about my personal experiences as a soldier in war. And the fall of Saigon became a focal point of that experience. Here is my personal… Read More
The price of peace -- war. It's as simple as that . . . and the reason for memorials, and for Memorial Day . . . Read More

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The Booksie Classic House

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The Booksie Classic House

Magians were hunted by the earthbound after a thousand-year war. Elliana, after believing she was no one important for seventeen and a half years has her world crashing down on her. She now only knows four things, everything was a lie, she was the prophecy, the world depended on her… Read More

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Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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Follow the short story of a poor insecure boy named Brian, as he gets involved in a life-changing event, from sharing his deepest darkest secrets with his friends at sleepovers, to participating in a gigantic war with other-worldly alien creatures!!! Read about his journey now, and all the things he… Read More
What a ridiculous idea. Read More

Tags: war

ADAM BOYD PROFESSIONAL MMA FIGHTER DIES TRAGICALLY IN A HEAD ON COLLISION OFF OF HIGHWAY I-29! Adam Boyd, age 32, dies and wakes up in the novel Birds of a Feather Flock Together, a dark fantasy romance his friend Isabella used to tell him about back in high school. Now… Read More

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www.JeffBettgerPoetry.com A poem based on the true story of US soldiers trying to defend hilltop Firebase Kate in Vietnam under the most impossible of situations. With no further supplies or support, they make a miraculous escape, but face a harsh reality back home. Dedicated to my friend, Kenn Hopkins, and… Read More

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In the many wars that his House participated, the one that truly struck him as odd was the rebellion that his father took part in. The Dwarves had been massing their armies for years and a collision with House Reeves was inevitable. All these memories however lived through song and… Read More
A poem about a warrior who wished for Valhalla but went to dwell in Asgard. Read More

Poem / Poetry

April 24, 2023

Reads: 427

Comments: 3

Shelves: 1

The Free Verse House

And the battle rages on... Read More
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