Shadow and Light Poetry

My Wife’s Service

My Wife’s Service

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My favorite vet
Has always been
My spouse.

She joined the US Army
as an officer
when she obtained US citizenship
She joined in 1986
retired in 2007.

she was a pioneer
in many respects
the First Korean born female
to serve as a US Army officer
stationed in South Korea/

and one of the first
Asian American female officers
To serve ever.

She faced open racism
And sexism in the conservative military
Dominated still by white males
From the South or rural areas.

But she overcame it all.
She was an inspiration
To many people
Especially to me.

And I salute her service
Every damn day.


1. The prompt for the contest will be anything to do with veterans or those serving, pride in country, flag, etc:
IDEA, got one ▼

Write a story (NTE 1000 words) or poem (NTE 40 lines) inspired by:

anything you wish. Please post word count for Story and Line count for Poetry.

For those who are not Americans - we can't forget you! Use the same prompt but make them unique to your country and heritage if you wish.

2. Post in Bitem or Entry format.
(Your entry must be entered in YOUR PORTFOLIO)

3. Keep your post to a 13+ rating. Your story or poem can be any rating.

4. Poetry or short story - old or new unawarded writes
(Vanity Awardicons are allowed)

5. Only one entry per person accepted.

6. Originality counts

7. All registered members are welcome, just enter with a military theme.

8. Contests will close every month regardless of the number of entries. 3 entries only 1st place will be given, less than 7 only 1st and 2nd place will be given.

9. When an entry has been reviewed the rating will not be changed.

10. Please post your entries as a reply to the current month's contest notification post.