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Misdirected Anger

Nightmares, jungles, blood on hands Unjust war in distant lands Scars that no one else can see Memories doing battle with his sanity Off to war, a rich man’s fool Rich man’s son was off to school Some came home in boxes, statistics mount Media smiles announcing body count Working man’s sons without a voice Off to war without a choice Coming home to hate, the fire fanned Misdirected Anger in his native land Dismayed with the war, activists groups Pointing blame at the drafted troops So many dead through the bloody nights Protecting rubber trees and oil rights After the storm, there was no calm Soldiers coming home from Vietnam. Dedicate to Vietnam vets who served valiantly, unappreciated at home

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Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 6/25/2011 7:40:00 AM

This poem is awesome Vince .... I wish it could be published somewhere. So succinct and and filled with the truth of the matter. Masterful. Into my favs

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/9/2011 7:10:00 AM

There can't ever be enough tributes to the men and women who die fighting in wars. This is the least that can be done since governments don't seem to want to stop fighting? EXcellent tribute Vince. Light & Love

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/7/2011 4:33:00 PM

Vince, the Vietnam Vets really were treated unfairly. Instead of applause for their efforts, people booed them. That line about the media smiling as the body count was rising made me think of the song "Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley. Many are just as you describe, but I was a journalist for many years and had to cover some tragic events that left me in tears (the Challenger explosion was one). Thank you for speaking out on behalf of our Vietnam veterans. Love, Carolyn

James Foulk

Date: 4/6/2011 7:08:00 PM

yes it's a shame they came home and no mention of what they had done, this is a great honor for all that served over there, a great write.

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 4/6/2011 7:20:00 AM

A heart-felt dedication to these people, Vince. It's unfortunate for these soldiers that "After the storm, there was no calm". I can't remember much about that time, but I remember visuals of terrain and some of the people. My husband had worked with a retired person of the Green Baret. He drank to block out the images, but would get a glassy eyed hostile manner. So sad for these people...congratulations on paying them this tribute! Best to you and yours, Mikki

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/5/2011 9:35:00 AM

a gritty, solemn wroite, vince.. i so can relate as my father was a general and fought in the war at a tender age of 19 back then... so touched by your satrk and beautiful mages..:) huggs, nette

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/5/2011 4:28:00 AM

It is a pleasure to read your amazing poetry Vince. Always so informative. Thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts with us through your poetry. Johnette said to let you know she is still writing but is having health problems and she misses the site very much. Have a wonderful day Vince. Love, Carol

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 4/4/2011 11:01:00 PM

So very well written, Vince, and a great dedication to Vietnam Vets. Enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.