I Am A Vietnam Veteran

I Am A Vietnam Veteran

I am,

a Vietnam Veteran!

My hopes are High,

that when I Die,

I’ll be Remembered,

my Memory not Dismembered!

I have Killed Many,

but-they were the Enemy!

I’ve always done My Best,

to Bequest,

My Love and Assistance,

without any Resistance!

I always Adhere,

My Life’s affection,

but when I look in the Mirror,

I still see the Reflection,

of War,

and All It’s Horror!

I can’t Sleep at Night,

I Dream with Fright!

I Think of what I’ve Done,

and I’m Overruned,

with Anxiety and Guilt,

for Those I have Killed!

My Soul Retains an Overcast,

of My Terrible Past!

I Cannot Forget,

My Heart Will not Let!

It was Kill,

or Be Killed,

But It Still Makes me Ill!

I was a Soldier,

of Just Eighteen!

I’ve Seen-

and Done Many Things!

Now I’m Wondering;

Can I Make up for My Past?

Will my Soul-

God Cast,

To The Devil to Hold?

These Feelings are Constant,

I’m alway’s in Want,

for an End to this Fear,

when I Look In That Mirror!

Sgt Duke Sherman

G-Troop, 2/11 ACR

Black Horse Soldiers

Vietnam Veteran