JOHN SIKO

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2022

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“Two Passing Strangers” by JOHN SIKO

Submitted to Contest #255

TWO PASSING STRANGERS In the back of the deuce-and-a-half mud-covered truck sat twelve members of Able company, identified by the screaming eagle on their sleeve as members of the 82nd Airborne. They are tired, dirty, hungry, and need a shower. One of the weary and dirty GIs was Stanley Dombrowski, a draftee from the south side of Chicago. This group returns from a ten-day skirmish with Charlie in a delta rice paddy. Stan is not only returning from the battle but is returning from his yearlong tour of duty in Nam. He ...

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“Two Passing Strangers” by JOHN SIKO

Submitted to Contest #230

TWO PASSING STRANGERS In the back of the deuce-and-a-half mud-covered truck sat twelve members of Able company, identified by the screaming eagle on their sleeve as members of the 82nd Airborne. They are tired, dirty, hungry, and need a shower. One of the tired and dirty GIs was Stanley Dombrowski, a draftee from the south side of Chicago. This group returns...

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“Two Passing Strangers” by JOHN SIKO

Submitted to Contest #209

TWO PASSING STRANGERS In the back of the deuce-and-a-half mud-covered truck sat twelve members of Able company of the Third Infantry Division. They are tired, dirty, hungry, and need a shower. One of the tired and dirty GIs was Stanley Dombrowski, a draftee from the south side of Chicago. This group returns from a ten-day skirmish with Charlie in a delta rice paddy. Stan is not only returning from th...

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“When Life's Direction is Determined by Others” by JOHN SIKO

Submitted to Contest #183

In the back of the duce and a half, mud-covered truck sat twelve members of Able company of the Third Infantry Division. They are tired, dirty, hungry, and need a shower. One of the tired and dirty GIs is Stanley Dombrowski, a draftee from the south side of Chicago. This group is returning from a ten-day skirmish with Charlie in a delta rice patty. Stan is not only returning from the battle but is returning from his year...

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