In my body is a broken strobe light

[sovay]

Such is the peculiar mentality of men under severe and continual nervous strain. But there, we are not what we were. We are not individuals that walked and talked and went about our lawful occasions in peacetime. Those persons have faded out of existence . . . We regard ourselves rather as detached personalities. Sapper Martin is not the respectable law-abiding Mr Martin of pre-war days. They are quite distinct personalities and are apt to eye each other rather insolently at times.

—Albert John "Jack" Martin, 24 August 1918

Comments

[rachelmanija]

Perennially relatable, unfortunately.

Have you read the whole thing? This is the first I've heard of it.

[sovay]

Perennially relatable, unfortunately.

It's been in my head!

Have you read the whole thing? This is the first I've heard of it.

Yes: I read it a dozen years ago and I thought it was amazing. Would highly recommend.