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To Vietnam Veterans

To Vietnam Veterans

Come to the holy quiet
where weary warriors meet,
"Brothers of the Nam"
who’ve found the "Mercy Seat."

Take pleasure in the garden.
Let peace and passion reign,
erasing images of violence,
chasing dreams of death and pain.

Baptize in wide blue oceans
where vivid nightdreams end,
disposing of the terror
returning home again.

Wear love, a golden medal
the one within your chest
badge of your tour of duty,
a divinely fashioned crest.

Ears will listen to the stories,
the horrors of humankind.
If more than one heart bears it,
then absolution you may find.

Brotherhood of Vietnam Vets,
You crossed Asia’s "burning sands."
Take these words as a salute
for risking life on foreign lands.

4/16/16

Vietnam War 1959-1975

JPContest 6: WAR AND HEROISM
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John Michaels Date: 9/1/2017 7:50:00 AM A respectful and powerful piece for the veterans of that terrible conflict. Best of luck with the contest. Regards, John. Login to Reply Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 9/15/2017 3:43:00 PM Thanks, John.

Frederic Parker Date: 8/18/2017 3:29:00 PM a great tribute, my aircraft carrier was near, but I and the rest of my fellow sailors were not in the country...to those that were...well-done poet and thank you Login to Reply Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 8/20/2017 10:44:00 AM You are definitely well deserving of the salute. My late brother was Navy.

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/18/2017 7:41:00 AM Great tribute to war heroes, Janis:) Login to Reply Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 8/20/2017 10:44:00 AM Thanks Jo.