The Day I DiedMilitary AssociationMilitary branch: MarinesRank: Conflict: VietnamStart Year: Total years of service:Contact DetailsFirst Name: DanielMiddle Name: Last Name: PaicopulosPhone Number: (760) 799-2221Mobile Number: Address: 11957 Adorno PlCity: San DiegoState: CAZip Code: 92129-2022VAMC: Writing Or Design SubmittingPoemWriting TextI died that day long ago, very far from home. I lived that day as well, seemingly unready for what's next. My mother's light came to tell me to return, my time yet incomplete, my tasks not filled in full. This life's final pace was not for me, hovering then, above my mortal shell, though self would have it so, this turn required more.I died that day long ago, thought I was going home, not sad, no fear, no swell of clinging to what's here. From tunnel bright a chiming bell, calling my reunion to the work undone. Time enough remained for service and, yes, pain as well, for lessons still to master, before this life's final peace brings an end to war.

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