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Rated: E · Book · Drama · #2319583

Dozens of memorable moments, each exactly 100 words (plus a "trilogy")

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#1088679 added May 4, 2025 at 6:51am
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The Reason
One blinding May morning, scarlet poppies waved. The soldier walked a line of white markers, a satchel of American flags on his back, staking one at each anonymous memorial to a fallen comrade.

Memories whispered mockingly in his ears: his mom crying. His dad's funeral. Mournful taps. What's the point? Why am I following in his footsteps?

He straightened, every post now adorned with a fluttering flag. A mother approached, pushing her child in a stroller.

"Thank you for protecting us."

Her gratitude renewed his resolve, echoing the clarion call to preserve and defend his people, no matter the cost.


Words: 100.
Written for the May 2025 Bard's Hall,
And also for the Honoring Our Veterans Challenge.
Prompt: image of an American soldier adding flags to grave markers.


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