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I Can't And Won't Forget That War! |
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That awful war, now long ago...
Still clings to me
both heart and soul.
I can't forget those fateful
days...
When "Nam" fell quickly to the NVAs!
I
cried with anger, and burned with rage...
Why did we
leave and set that stage?
I felt unclean and full of
guilt...
What kind of ending had we built?
We
didn't lose that awful war...
They pulled us out and
closed the door!
I gave four years; my best I'd
say...
And then was told to turn away!
There were
no cheers or welcome back...
Just great indifference and
some attack!
Even now, I bow my head...
When I
think of all those faithful dead!
They were so young
and fancy free...
And died for what...please answer me?
Though time has passed, the thoughts remain...
Why
were we judged and all to blame?
We did our duty; and
served with pride...
But no one cared or even tried!
I've asked these questions through the years...
Filled with anger and eyes of tears!
I served my
country and did my best...
But still I'm guilty like all
the rest!
So for years and years I cried inside...
For all the missing and those who died!
They were my
brothers and sisters too...
Who gave their all... for the
red, white, and blue!
They say time heals the hurting
soul...
But will I ever let this go? |
By Robert W. Beskar
Copyright 2010
Listed
May 10, 2012 |
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About
Author...
Robert Beskar served with the 916th Air Refueling Squadron, USAF, out of
Travis AFB, Ca. from 1968 to 1972 as a crew chief on a KC-135A, air
refueling tanker. He and his "Bird" spent several months, off and
on, Temporary Duty in South East Asia in support of the Vietnam War
effort and earned the rank of SSGT before his tour ended. Bob is
very proud to have served his country. Since 9-11, Robert has written
many patriotic poems to honor his country and the men and women who
have, and still do defend it! His poems reflect those feelings and
he continues to keep these brave souls in his thoughts and writings.
His fervent desire: That freedom forever reigns because of their
sacrifices!It is illegal to
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