We are all cannon fodder
For the beast called 'War'
Wars are constant, on going
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Yes sir i agree about the post traumatic experience. It's never easy to be in war, though it seems a pride and honor but put to be in war is not easy. I salute your courage and efforts. Sir your poem is just too good. This is my first war poem i think i have read.
I like 'Never Ending' very much, based as it is on personal experience. A fine photo also.
I am honored to be Darwin's sister as I read one poem after another. Deep, piercing emotions. He is my oldest brother in a family of two boys and 5 sisters. Memories of childhood, working in the fields and family traditions of Christmas joys and parents love. Darwin, you are one of a kind.Thank you for sharing your poems with the world. Wish everyone could read and learn as they do. Love you my dear, dear brother!
It is a powerful write! Your comment on my poem led me to your poems. I am glad it did!
Where the beast called 'War' Feeds on blood and gore Innocents abound From newly born to those aged....... a wonderful poem very touching about the vietnam and your experiences there. many did not make, the prayer of my mum saved me. brutality, cruelty. death, deadly weapons....... oh a cruel world......... this poem made me think a lot my dear poet. thank u. tony
Such a great poem. Just Excellent! ! ! Best wishes for you. - Marjan
Ever So Heart Moving! ! ! ! ! And Powerful Write! ! ! ! ! Touching Many Lives! ! ! ! ! Thank God For Your Mothers Prayers! ! ! ! ! Thank God You Are Here! ! ! ! ! Beyond Numbering! ! ! ! ! ! ... Thank You So Much For Sharing This! ! ! ! ! !
Pain of memories is reflected in this poem. Wars provoke thoughts. We need peace every time. You look so innocent at 18 as this is is reflected in this photo, . Amazing and thought provoking poem is shared on war topic...10
None are spared ALL, a feast for the beast Such painful memories affect one all through life and the poet has another vision of life, war and death. mankind will never learn. see the present world! ! thank you for your great poem. tony
A really good photo to go with this poem. The message of 'Never Ending' is, I think, timeless and certainly important today-war is brutal like a beast, tragic, and is it necessary?
Darwin, thank you for your service! Your poem is spot on, war is a travesty of humanity. There are only a handful of people who want war, yet they send our young people into dangerous situations so they can make money off of it. They themselves would never go into a war zone, or fight a battle, they are all cowards only. Thank you for this honest look at war. RoseAnn
Yesterday, I came across a book, which gives another point of view. It is titled: A Vietcong Memoir, written by Truong Nhu Tang, published 1985, ISBN: 0-394-74309-1. A good read. Truong is now 93 and resides in France.
I like seeing your photo as an 18 year-old. the fact that you experienced this war gives you an edge when writing about it. Very good.
Hey, the recent addition of the picture of you as an eighteen-year-old is a nice touch! What is that certificate that you are receiving?
I'm sure glad you made it out, my friend. Did I ever tell you that you are mentioned in my poem POETRY HEAVEN? We haven't had much communication lately since you have been over there in Thailand.
Great poem! Thanks