Black April Comments

So very true. War is Hell. When we fight we fight our own brothers and sisters. You rendered a beautiful poem full of emotion. Thanks for sharing.

My cap is off, my head is bowed. Not just for your message, but for your delivery of it. This is a great, great, piece of poetry. I love it. And you go on my list of greats here. I shall vote a ten and take this poem as a favorite. I shall also return. GW62.

You've captured the stark tragedy of it all in your heartrending poem. They say the pen is mightier than the sword. Words like yours shall endure as a memorial to the fallen!

a powerful indictment of the futility of war however good the intent.. I despair of ever seeing the world at peace. It seems that human nature cannot change.The urge to dominate prevails

A powerful inditement of the Vietnam war, poorly conceived and executed by US military leaders. The tone of this piece is perfect, the rhythm slow and foreboding. As usual, the poor soldier - (and the South Vietnamese) - paid dearly for incompetence at the top. Good work.

Yen, writing about a war is generally fraught with pitfalls for even the most accomplished poet, yet you succeed by making an unbiased statement without attributing blame. It was not a glorious war nor were the deeds done stuff of legend - but be that as it may it affected an international generation of young men and women such that their lives would never be the same again. Regards, Ivan

Powerful work, Yen...Quite impressive, indeed...pristine structure, and effulgent imagework highlight this gem...Solid craftsmanship, Sir! ~ FjR ~