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Abe
Senior Member

since 2003-05-28

Posts 694
Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end!

0 posted 2005-04-29 12:54 PM

SINCE THE FALL

It’s been thirty years ago
Since the Fall of Saigon
But for so many who were there
That War still Rages on.

Some things have gotten better
And for some Time has Healed
But there are some Memories
That will Never be Revealed.

We turned our back to those
Who went off to Wage our Fight
And we blamed our Soldiers
When we decided, it not Right.

We must never let our Nation
Blame it on the Fighting Man
Who goes off to do the bidding
Of our Leader’s War Time Plan.

The Years may Ease the Pain
And blur Memories, but yet
That Shame of our Country
We must Not, Ever Forget.

More than fifty-eight thousand
Etched in that Mourning Wall
With more added all the time
Until the Last of those Souls Fall.

A Small Monument to Heroes
From that War of Yesterday
Where we Honor our Soldiers
In the True, American Way.

04-29-2005

Del "Abe" Jones
Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity.

miscellanea
Member Elite

since 2004-06-24

Posts 4060
OH

1 posted 2005-04-29 12:59 PM

remember our history so that it doesn't repeat itself... Such an important message you write. I thank all those who have serve and continually serve in our armed forces. As well, I pray our leaders have the wisdom to make good decisions.
miscellanea

Huan Yi
Member Ascendant

since 2004-10-12

Posts 6688
Waukegan

2 posted 2005-04-29 06:35 PM

Abe,

This brought back "Henry"

John

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

3 posted 2005-04-29 06:36 PM

I always enjoy your history lessons Del

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

4 posted 2005-04-29 08:05 PM

Nice writing Abe...James

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

5 posted 2005-04-29 08:59 PM

Well I am up in Canada, and to this day my heart goes out to your veterans. It is nice to see that so many have moved on though (Jane Fonda was here for a book siging and she was greeted with mixed emotions from Vietnam vets - some good, some quite bad.) You are right for some - the war will continue to rage on through all time, but it will remind us never to repeat that in our history.

Excellent job as usual on historical events Abe.

adagio
Member

since 2005-03-19

Posts 449
Marrero, La.

6 posted 2005-04-29 09:49 PM

Well don't count me among those who blame the soldiars.Well done

adagio

Kevo
Member

since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

7 posted 2005-04-30 11:24 PM

A great lesson and tribute.  Abe, I thoroughly love your abundant patriotism.  I know that there are many other veterans beside just myself that owe you many thanks for your steadfast position with us (past, present, and future).  I am with you all the way.  I can't believe it's been 30 years already...and 14 years since Desert Storm!  We are but flickering lights, a blink in the span of time, a vapor in the wind.  Your writing touches those who have served.  I am certain...it has touched me.

Semper Fi.  your poetic friend,

Kevin

PS.  This has prompted me to repost a couple of oldies for you Abe.  Enjoy.  BTW, post your Semper Fidelis poem for everyone to appreciate (or at least us crazy veterans!)

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