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Too Young to Know War
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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Too Young to Know War… Barely old enough to shave, Not old enough for his license, Should be at home going to a rave, In high school he should be working on a lathe… Instead he did serve in Vietnam, Working for his Uncle Sam, Should be with his family, eating jam, Did he live to see his picture in the local paper? Did his mother see him come home from the war? Knowing totally she did what was the actual score, No dream or story did he exist through, no lore, Did he come home with both his legs to walk the kitchen floor? His war did end, but not the way it was “supposed” to, He may have come home, but was spat upon, they should have gotten a clue, He did his bit for his country and god, He went through hell and back with the buddies in his squad, How many of them did come home? The government putting up a smiling front, yes they did put up a happy facade… © ed ~ 11/15/04

Reviewed by Still Waters (Reader)

Reviewed on November 16, 2004

Nam, Korea, WWll, WWl, they all used the same thought to making fighters. Get em young while they're dumb. No older person would fall, or tolerate that go get em attitude the young are fed.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

(((((((((HUGS)))))))))))

Reviewed by F William Broome

Ed - I have a site for you - where you might find some release from the bitterness of serving in 'Nam. This one is run by a great veteran of Viet Nam, having served in the Austrialian Air Force as a helicopter gunner. His injuries were mostly mental, but today, he has an outstanding view of life and survival. You will like him and vicey versa of that. Please get in tough with Tony Pahl, at this stie:
http://iwvpa.net/index.htm - There, you may post your poetry, read those of other vets, and chat with Tony about what is worthwhile - or not- in this old world. Please do.... for yourself and your many friends on Authors Den and elsewhere. By all means, mention my name for I believe it will help a bit. Okay? - Your Senior Friend, Bill Broome.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on November 15, 2004

This is heartbreaking Ed!!

Such a beautiful child!!

Love & Warmth Tinka

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

His face is the face of many young men in all wars. But this lady appreciates our soldiers no matter if others do. This could be the kid next door he is a fireman and barely old enough to vote but he would accept the risk if he had to.