For some reason, two wars have produced a great deal of poetry by those who participated in them: World War I and Vietnam. Only with prolonged deep thought and comprehension will we clarify the reasons for that.
Here we have a selection of poems that are particularly significant to the members of VVA Chapter 310. It is hoped that this page will offer a resource for those who seek insight into military life--and specifically about the Vietnam War. Sometimes more can be expressed in a poem or song than can be told by individual veterans.
[Editor's note: All submissions are edited so that we maintain the same standard and tone--but of course, the author is the final authority on the form that is published. Thanks.]
A Poem for Lois Perrault, by Jane Kinzinger.
I Knew Them All by Paul Stewart Dumsch
My Name is Old Glory by Howard Schnauber
Just A Common Soldier V. Lawrence Vaincourt
Who's Going to Pipe for the Piper? by Gary Lillie
30 Years by Gary Lillie
A Piece of Sky Without Bombs by Lam Thi My Da
Dancing on a Land Mine by Paul Stewart Dumsch
"Hello, David" by Dusty
THE WALL - an Australian view by Lachlan Irvine
KOREA, The Forgotten Men by Paul Stewart Dumsch
Extreme Sports by Stuart K. Polzin USMC
Enough Hugs by Vince Kaspar
Bury Me With Soldiers by Charles R. Fink
Jim & David B by Gary Lillie
I Wasnt a Grunt by Gary Lillie
Poems by Dave Hizer
An Hour Before I Fly Author Unknown
Which Branch of the Service is the Best? Author Unknown