"Dear Mom, sure rains a lot here" (846). This poem, "APO 96225" is like "Barbie Doll" in the sense that it too is very relatable. Not the whole going off to war, killing lots of people thing, but it's relatable because out parents what to know about our life, but when they find out things, are upset or disappointed. This poem, too, is both ironic and understated at times. It's ironic due to the mother's reaction. It's an understatement due to his letters he writes. It's something that happens all the time too, parents ask a question, get the honest answer, then don't know what to do with that information. Both the irony and understated replies add to the tone of the poem.