This short story was more of a letter from a son to a mom and was very inspiring. In his note he expresses that though his mother disagrees but the life that he has chosen is the life he wants, this is the only life for him and that is to serve his country. I have nothing bad that I can say about his story. And the last words I have to say are Semper Fi, and oorah.
Gods grace and speed to you and your marine brethren.
To me, the best thing about this is it's an honest message from son to mother, and that's a good thing. It's a way for parents like me to understand what our teenagers are thinking and feeling. The piece didn't evoke a lot of emotion in me, but I appreciate the intent.
It sounds like a letter written to his mom- justifying his actions, but also seeking her love and approval. He apologizes and honors her efforts to keep him from joining the military, but is resolute that he is doing the right thing for himself. It made me tear up a bit, but didn't answer the biggest question I had- why? Why join the Marines, why now? Why, despite the fact that your mom tried so hard to keep you from doing it?
Oh yeah- and Martika's "Toy Soldier" plays through the entire piece. Not quite sure if it is appropriate, but it was an interesting choice.
Yow, having just listened to the recently submitted youth piece about "The Cost of War", I was definitley hearing this one with a different perspective.
Well, I thought your piece was pretty good. The music was pretty nice, it faded well... good talking voice too... it's just that, the way it is now, it sort of feels like it is missing something. I feel a little curious, maybe as to what your reasons were for enlisting... you could have included some personal opinions about some related political stuff, even. And I think your piece could have used some more details interspersed, to make it more... "vivid". Well, good job.
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Michael Eddy
Posted on October 26, 2005 at 06:32 AM | Permalink
Review of Dear Mom: I Joined the Marines
This short story was more of a letter from a son to a mom and was very inspiring. In his note he expresses that though his mother disagrees but the life that he has chosen is the life he wants, this is the only life for him and that is to serve his country. I have nothing bad that I can say about his story. And the last words I have to say are Semper Fi, and oorah.
Gods grace and speed to you and your marine brethren.
Doug Nadvornick
Posted on August 01, 2005 at 06:47 PM | Permalink
Review of Dear Mom: I Joined the Marines
To me, the best thing about this is it's an honest message from son to mother, and that's a good thing. It's a way for parents like me to understand what our teenagers are thinking and feeling. The piece didn't evoke a lot of emotion in me, but I appreciate the intent.
Erin Sexton-Sayler
Posted on July 27, 2005 at 05:07 PM | Permalink
Review of Dear Mom: I Joined the Marines
It sounds like a letter written to his mom- justifying his actions, but also seeking her love and approval. He apologizes and honors her efforts to keep him from joining the military, but is resolute that he is doing the right thing for himself. It made me tear up a bit, but didn't answer the biggest question I had- why? Why join the Marines, why now? Why, despite the fact that your mom tried so hard to keep you from doing it?
Oh yeah- and Martika's "Toy Soldier" plays through the entire piece. Not quite sure if it is appropriate, but it was an interesting choice.
Ben Lavine
Posted on July 26, 2005 at 03:04 PM | Permalink
Review of Dear Mom: I Joined the Marines
Yow, having just listened to the recently submitted youth piece about "The Cost of War", I was definitley hearing this one with a different perspective.
Well, I thought your piece was pretty good. The music was pretty nice, it faded well... good talking voice too... it's just that, the way it is now, it sort of feels like it is missing something. I feel a little curious, maybe as to what your reasons were for enlisting... you could have included some personal opinions about some related political stuff, even. And I think your piece could have used some more details interspersed, to make it more... "vivid". Well, good job.