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Hamburger Hill
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To the brave men who endured this and other senseless objectives of war…


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We took the high ground,
but what the cost?

Young in their prime,
maimed and lost.

Old men of means,
keep the score.

While power and glory,
belie the gore.

Of the truth of the meat grinder
that is the story of war.

Copyright 2009 © Ronald W. Hull

5/24/09


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 Reviews of "Hamburger Hill"
Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on June 7, 2009
Well done.

Reviewed by K. Mulroney
Reviewed on May 28, 2009
Great rhyming beat here. Good structure and the best, the subject. Just a nice Ode.

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on May 27, 2009
the starkness of reality you have captured here Ron -- this is emotionally intense my friend -- you have expressed the emotions expertly -- peace and love -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on May 26, 2009
A powerful written piece,great work,take care

EDWIN

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on May 25, 2009
It is more than difficult to understand how man cannot evolve beyond war; it is as though it is passed down through the womb and we are powerless to stop the spin of it all. What price freedom? ...and does death in war even begin to guarantee it? Thank you for remembering our fallen.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Michael Guy
Reviewed on May 25, 2009
I've been watching a lot of war dvd's & documentaries this year since I joined NetFlix. Even WWII (the "good and necessary war") was full of these ludicrous short-term objectives; usually the long term cost is necessary, compulsory and worth it BUT when it's not; it's time for people to use their brains and conscience and not act from Patriotic reflexes. Politicians on all sides love "crowd-reflexes" and prey on them...
Thoughtful & concise as usual; Thanks

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 24, 2009
Well said Ron.
thanks much for your time & and stuff you do.
Ron A.

Reviewed on May 24, 2009
All gave some and some gave all, because there are those that couldn't, or wouldn't. Powerfully penned rememberance, Ronald, war IS hell.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by L. Figgins
Reviewed on May 24, 2009
Never forget the cost! You've penned the irony pointedly. Powerfully written, Ron...

Lin

Reviewed on May 24, 2009
Hi Ronald, War has only and ever been about money! So sad that so many were put to the meat grinder. Great write... thank you for sharing...

In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 24, 2009
Too many senseless objectives were in each war,
Where too many of our boys got killed,
When they should have been home walking to the store...ed

Reviewed on May 24, 2009
Powerful pen and image, Ron; thanks for remembering those who gave their all so that we could enjoy the freedoms that we hold dear! Very well penned/imaged!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( *SALUTE*

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 24, 2009
Sad truth,well done Ron!...ET

Reviewed on May 24, 2009
Amen, Ronald! Aptly penned!

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on May 24, 2009
Ronald, nicely written, albeit, a sad story.

Cheers,
Dan


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