Write a letter from a soldier on the front lines, addressed to his/her beloved back home.
In war conditions, the simplest forms of communication may become a soldier’s lifeline, connecting them to the world back home they’re fighting for. Through this prompt, explore the mixed emotions a soldier might experience: the longing for home, the terror of war, the justification for their actions, and the hope of survival. Make the reader visualize the war from the eyes of the soldier, and at the same time, feel the pull of love, worry, and optimism that the letter contains.
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