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The Wall
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The Wall |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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“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. ------------------ ~GS~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
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) ------------------ Denise |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
extremely moving piece so very well done.....Bravo Sir GS ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Another excellent written testament to organized senselessness. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
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. |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
Another excellent one...we are so glad to have you join us. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Gunslinger, So far your batting a 1000. Well done. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
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. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Incredible.....this is so well written and such a fine tribute. Well done and BRAVO!! |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
ANd I add my heartfelt appreciation. Vivid portrayal and a fitting memorial, perhaps better than a wall. |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Echoes all the above.  ------------------ Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
First I was taken by your name... and now I am enjoying your work. Are you also a "re-enactor?" |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Wonderful work here, Gunslinger. I liked it--it was very moving. Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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