#505 Chamelta- Luis Alberto Urrea
Private Arnulfo Guererro was shot in the head by the last
bullet fired during the battle of Chamelta. His buddies try to save his life as
they huddle around the camp fire. Their dog is uneasy as he sees the Private's
last thoughts and dreams escape out of his head feeding those around
him—literally feeding.
This is a short but touching piece about war, camaraderie
and death.
Notable Passage: “They’d come out of the mining lands of
Rosario, Sinalao, full of revolution and fun. Men were raised to fight and
enjoy fighting. None dared admit they were weary of it, weary of fear, and each
had learned to dream, and dreamed at all hours—dreamed while sleeping, while
awake and marching, while fighting. Only dreaming carried them through the
unending battles.”
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