Gone Away

Should that war have been fought? I’m not the one to say I only know: The-Names-On-The-Wall Are those who’ve gone away.

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Robert Nehls

Date: 7/24/2014 3:43:00 AM

That is the greatest tragedy of war, Jack. There are so many lives that are affected by wars that never seem to change things. Short but very much to the point. A pleasure to read, my friend..... Robert.

Arlene Smith

Date: 6/3/2014 2:08:00 AM

Wow! Jack... Love love love this one... Regardless right or wrong.. The names are family and friends we miss.....

Jack Clark
Date: 6/3/2014 5:04:00 AM

The origins of this poem came from my visit to the Vietnam War Memorial ... 58, 261 names on The Wall. I was overcome by the enormity of that number ... still am. Vietnam was the war I was involved with ... Jack C

Sandy Bird

Date: 6/2/2014 6:10:00 AM

short but thought provoking :)