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Amazing Veteran Poetry from a Puget Sound Middle School

At Columbia Junior High School in Tacoma, WA the Art of Poetry that celebrates the lives and sacrifices of Veterans can come in many forms.  Many from this collection of poetry are heartfelt, honest and bring honor to those that serve.  Please check out some of these poems and tell me if any moves you,  post a comment about your favorite. http://www.fifeschools.com/cjh/news/newsitems/veteransdaypoems.htm Here is mine. … Continue reading Amazing Veteran Poetry from a Puget Sound Middle School

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Radical Vulnerabililty, NVAM Exhibit: Chantelle Bateman

The Radical Vulnerability Exhibit at the National Veterans Art Museum. It features work by veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Global War on Terror that explore their relationship to personal, political, and social vulnerabilities during a time of war. Artist: Christopher Arendt Artist: Edgar Gonzalez Baeza Chantelle Bateman served in the Marine Corps in Iraq Amazing Woman,  you should check out her poetry video showing her … Continue reading Radical Vulnerabililty, NVAM Exhibit: Chantelle Bateman

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Warrior Writers: Artistic Expression Among Veterans

I loved going through the Warrior Writer’s website, tons of videos and stories of War Veterans experience.  Most of the videos are of these Veterans reciting their written work.  I also enjoyed the work of Aaron Hughes who poems hit home for me and my experiences in Iraq.  check him out Warrior Writer’s mission is to create a culture that articulates veterans’ experiences. They aim … Continue reading Warrior Writers: Artistic Expression Among Veterans

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