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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
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0 posted 1999-10-09 06:14 PM


“The Wall” A Tribute to the Veterans of the Vietnam War

Silent figures in the rain,
It seems so very strange
Snow, or ice, or summer heat
Expressions never change.

Three young men who'll never age
These three will never fall
Unlike those men they represent
Names graven on the "Wall".

Young, those lives we threw away
Like wheat before the scythe
Upon a foreign altar slain
Ah, what a dreadful price.

Three young men, two white, one black
Returning from patrol-
Now only elements attack
Those names upon the roll.

What's to show for blood they shed-
For most no teardrops fall-
Unknown, unsung, all but forgot-
Those men upon the Wall!

The "Wall", how fitting is the black-
Cold marble of it's face-
An epitaph, lives thrown away,
Their treatment, a disgrace.


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~GS~

© Copyright 1999 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Denise
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1 posted 1999-10-09 06:36 PM


Very fitting tibute. I for one will never forget these brave men. They were my classmates, some. My 'ex' and 'current' served this country too. It's to the shame of this country for any of these heroes to be forgotten. What a shame that they had to be heroes in the first place. And for what?
(I'll get off my soapbox now)

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Denise

Pepper
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2 posted 1999-10-09 06:39 PM


extremely moving piece so very well done.....Bravo Sir GS

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May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams

Balladeer
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3 posted 1999-10-09 06:40 PM


Another excellent written testament to organized senselessness.
Poet deVine
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4 posted 1999-10-09 07:52 PM


You join us with an excellent poem about a tragic time in our country. Welcome to the family. I look forward to reading more from you.
Julie
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5 posted 1999-10-09 08:03 PM


Another excellent one...we are so glad to have you join us.
Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 1999-10-09 09:51 PM


Gunslinger,
So far your batting a 1000. Well done.

Nan
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7 posted 1999-10-09 09:58 PM


This is the first of your work that I've read - I promise it won't be the last... It was indeed a special time - I pray we learned something from it.
hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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8 posted 1999-10-10 01:01 AM


Incredible.....this is so well written and such a fine tribute. Well done and BRAVO!!
Christopher
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Purgatorial Incarceration
9 posted 1999-10-10 06:56 AM


ANd I add my heartfelt appreciation. Vivid portrayal and a fitting memorial, perhaps better than a wall.
DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22
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10 posted 1999-10-10 07:46 AM


Echoes all the above.

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Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©


Sunshine
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11 posted 1999-10-10 08:27 AM


First I was taken by your name...

and now I am enjoying your work.

Are you also a "re-enactor?"

Elizabeth
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12 posted 2000-07-28 09:09 PM


Wonderful work here, Gunslinger. I liked it--it was very moving.

Elizabeth


Why ME???

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