Never Fought in ‘Nam
No, no I have never been to fight in ‘Nam
Nor even fought in a war with arms and munitions
Only wars I fight all the time is PTSD’s bomb
Of constant brow beating of self with no caution
I have seen what war has done to many a warrior
Killing, maiming, dying, recovering and the like
In political and religious wars of greed and horror
Returning home and hoping to find a good Psych
Yes, yes many go fight for their country and duty
For this was their calling to help all with freedom
They join the air force, army, marines, and navy
Never thinking the source behind all war is dumb
No, no I have never been in ‘Nam or in any other
Just fight with myself in daily and nightly battles
Of constant shame, guilt, and victimized bother
And not sure of the end result that always rattles
Copyright © 07/31/2007
MahTame
Teach us the road to travel, and we
will not depart from it forever.
--Satank
Kiowa, 1810-1871
