A Soldier's Kaddish

About the Book

These poems are a written record of a soldier’s experiences in the Second World War in the years 1944 and 1945. These poems are an expression of his sense of the immanence of the soldier’s final sacrifice. The Kaddish is a Jewish prayer for the dead which extols the universal God. As used in this collection it refers to the Job-like role in which the soldier finds himself. The poems are his cry for life, each piece a singular expression of his sense of desperation and final resignation. It is hoped that, as the reader progresses through the collection, he or she will keep in mind this statement.

About the Author

Sheldon R. Baker is a WWII veteran and a retired full professor from West Virginia University. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University. He is married and presently resides at 782 Des Moines Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26505.