American Soldier of Vietnam (poem) by Christy Tillery French on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on April 6, 2011

This one really makes me feel the dread of war and think of the real victims. the ones who return imvisibly scared for life'

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on April 2, 2010

a sensitive and empathetic write-such a travesty for these boys all the way around

Reviewed by Donald Balsley (Reader)

Reviewed on April 6, 2009

Very, very nice. I would expand on it a little for it covers all the wars vets. Those of us that served, but did not have to face the hell some did, "Thank You Father". God Bless Don

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on August 15, 2008

A very nice tribute! Well done!
I can relate because I spent 24 yrs. in the service. My friend Vinny went to Viet Nam when he returned he was not the same.
God Bless them all.

Reviewed by Jack Lowe

Reviewed on October 2, 2007

Insightful and sensitively handled. A well-written poem.

Reviewed by Birgit and Roger Pratcher

Reviewed on February 19, 2006

This poetry definetly made me smile, been there, done that, different year, but same theory, luck was on my side, but I wish no other the same ride... Operation Desert Storm, short war but I was in it, or shall we say in the middle of it...
Roger and Birgit

Reviewed by Leslie Bond

Reviewed on January 31, 2006

I will always respect the vietnam vet's. My wife and I took care of a paralysed viet nam vet for 7 years. He passed a year ago. Honor to your poem, and to all vets. Amen. Leslie

Reviewed by Silke Lance, Dr. Ph (Reader)

Reviewed on December 7, 2004

A wonderful tribute.
Very powerful.
Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed by Tami Ryan

Reviewed on August 31, 2004

Thank you for this moving tribute. Bless every, single one who has and, still, serves our country.

Reviewed by Reginald Birch (Reader)

Reviewed on August 23, 2004

Christy, excellent, a poignant reminder what war is really about.

Reg.

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed

Reviewed on May 10, 2004

Hi Christy:

Seems like history repeats itself and gets more intense every time. God bless all of those who are caught in the crossfire. Angels will always watch over the innocent.

blessin', very nice poem, a tribute created with true soul.
cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 27, 2004

Powerful message, Christy. Thank you. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on March 26, 2004

Christy,

A very well-poised and poignant poem...well penned!

Robert

Reviewed by Nickolaus Pacione

Reviewed on March 24, 2004

This reminds me of my two uncles who served in Nam, one talks about the time he saw over there -- the other doesn't. One jumped out of the helicopters and the other repaired generators. This is a good write, and one that needed to be said.

Reviewed by Victoria Murray

Reviewed on March 3, 2004

Very moving write, Christy! Thanks for posting it!

Hugs,

Victoria

Reviewed by Eddie Thompson

Reviewed on February 18, 2004

angels become demons to us in places like those battlefields...thanks for writing this poem...it helps me to understand a little better the pain those heroes suffer...very well-crafted poem.

Reviewed by Karen Cino

Reviewed on November 14, 2003

Awesome dedication to our Vietnam Vets.

Karen

Reviewed by Rodd Jokre (Reader)

Reviewed on November 1, 2003

wow... nice dedication... written true...

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap

Reviewed on September 1, 2003

Yes, that's why I write my war poems, but nobody listens. Good job anyway.

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on August 27, 2003

poignant read,
married two nam vets, one died never knowing the country had finally made a half way thanks to those who fought,
the other lives with nightmares and limping and cuts to vets and less va benefits

Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme (Reader)

Reviewed on August 14, 2003

Sad - well written.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on August 11, 2003

Jeez! Ya gotta stand in line around here just to make a comment. Here is mine: THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS.

Reviewed by Masood Lohar

Reviewed on July 30, 2003

MY God... It is so powerful. It touches my heart. The "dear John" kinda touch can tell you write, right sittting inside your charachter.

Reviewed by Jeanette

Reviewed on July 22, 2003

A very heartfelt poem.

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)

Reviewed on July 14, 2003

This is excellent. The descriptions are REMARKABLE! They truly opened my senses. This is a very tender and fitting tribute!

Thank you,
Emilie

Reviewed by Marco Landi (Reader)

Reviewed on July 8, 2003

great work Christy......

Reviewed by E. Richardson

Reviewed on June 1, 2003

This is really good. We all came back from that experience seeing demons...and still do.
Thanks for these words and your dedication.

E.W. Richardson, USMC, Vietnam 1969-70

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on May 28, 2003

Handsome man. Good poem

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on May 28, 2003

heartwrenching write! :( (((HUGS))) and love, your texas friend, karen lynn. >tears <

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 28, 2003

(((christy)))

powerful, heartbreaking poem...well done.

(((i'm sorry for the loss of your friend)))

((((HUGS)))) and love,

karla. :(

Reviewed by J. Cheek (Reader)

Reviewed on May 14, 2003

Powerful poem, Christy. As a Korean Vet, I know the truth embedded in your words. See my poem "BBQ on the Grass" at http://www.authorsden.com/jcharlescheek
John

Reviewed by Janet Terry

Reviewed on February 9, 2003

Christy this tugs at the heart strings and helps one relate to our military boys.

Reviewed by Dennis Michels (Reader)

Reviewed on September 10, 2002

If only history were a chaulk board and bad memories chaulk marks. Then the kindness of a poets would could erase the pain and return the joy.

Reviewed by Sherry Russell BCBT BCETS (Reader)

Reviewed on June 25, 2002

Christy,
Such powerful words. I shed tears reading this insightful poem. It brought back the memories of friends and cousins taken from this life way to soon in a war where the rules seemed constantly up for grabs. As I always thank any veteran I meet for his/her service, I would like to thank you for writing this sensitive jewel. Thanks Sherry
sensitive

Reviewed by Joyce Rapier

Reviewed on June 11, 2002

Christy,
You've touched a heart with this poem. Having a relative who fought the awful batle
in Nam, I have seen first hand how war can ruefully destroy a persons life, not to mention
how their reflections on such a war can embed a persons mind. Although my husbands' uncle did not
do the things mentions in your poem and he had a family who was there for him when he
returned, it is still hard for him to discuss the mahem and destruction that reached out for
him in so many ways. My prayer is that this whole world can live in peace and know that God
is God for everyone.
Joyce Rapier
Windy John's me 'n tut
authorsden.com/joycelrapier

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on May 28, 2002

I truly hope that the with time the demons will leave their minds. Charlie a special person to me; fought his demons to his death. I hope he has found peace.

Reviewed by Peter Adotey Addo

Reviewed on May 13, 2002

A moving and wonderful piece.....thank you

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

Thank you for this sad but true dedication to our nam vets...they deserve more...for what they endured from their own countrymen...due to the atmosphere of the times

Reviewed by Dens Dreamweaver (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

I remember as a child watching my dad as he left for 'Nam. I don't think I had a clue as to what that even meant back then. I was one of the lucky ones. My dad made it back, and was even able to refind his joy in life. Many, many of his friends weren't so lucky. May God bless them all, in my book they are all Hero's. And we, as a nation, should be ashamed of the way they were treated ( and still are treated) when they came home....
Love and Light
dreamweaver

Reviewed by Tracey Hardie

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

Heartfelt..... if only...but thats only a dream... that fades to reality..of today.. haunted by memories. (Silent prayers for peace.)

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

Oh, Christy, this hits a nerve...so many young men came back this way--"Now he's grown into a cynical man/Who no longer dares to plan." Very moving...

Reviewed by angel michael (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

sad but, true....

~~michael~~