Back in 1996 I was having a rough time of it and this what I wrote: Viet Nam seems so long ago 28 yrs. 6 mo. 8 days to be exact (that could be change to 37 yrs. 4 mo. 12 days) Viet Nam seemed so long ago but in my mind I just got back. The humid steaming jungle the stench the sounds the snakes, ants, & spiders the thunder of bomb from air to ground. The deeds performed the souls ruined the minds decayed Hell was born. Bodies heaped & chared lifeless lays an arm detached from body loses all character & charm. We fought for what seemed and endless time a war of nothing but for loss of mind. I awoke with a thirst I could not seem to quench dried blood on my fist still clinched. Bright lights & white a nurses smile this must be heaven I thought for awhile. As I tried to move my body stopped my conscious mind told me not. But for memories of wounds received Viet Nam seems so long ago. Now I tell you what I perceived in Viet Nam so LONG AGO! Written by Dave Gamble February 1, 1996, in the basement of the Student center of St. Cloud State University while in a discussion with a student about poetry and how it is life written. Some days are just better than others, but for the most part God will see you through the roughest of times. Take care and God bless........ your friend and former Wolf Hound Dave Gamble COPYRIIGHT DAVID GAMBLE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED |
A POEM BY DAVID GAMBLE |
