MY FUTURE

Wounded, bloody and maimed citizens- adults and children. Crammed together- side-by-side in tents. White bandages, turned red- Open human flesh. Wide-eyed innocence- Blank stares. Silence-moaning-wailing Innocent victims Devastated souls Amputees. SENSELESS BOMBINGS Never to forget those images- Undeserving penalties for other human beings Sad emptiness Reoccurring memory- cold shutter. Dedicated U.S. military- men and women return home. Ailing Disfigured Crippled Impaired bodies. Flag strewn coffins- funeral processions. Changing lives- Biomedical/engineering education. Innovative research- bionic replacements, tissue growth. Complex challenge Innovative thinking Advocate for others Solutions, higher quality of living. Energetic persistence, push forward, spirited determination. Provide assistance- Increase others’ self esteem. Positive achievements- success! A true victory… A dream come true.