Nam Vets

Inspired by Comments made by Sam Dickens and Sue Hart on my poem "Over The Crimson Sky" My generation of warrior came home heroes. Nam vets got spit on and called "baby burners." That was a travesty.

Vietnam veterans 

are owed an apology 

They were the scapegoats 

of failed foreign policy 

They're unsung heroes 

They should be given their due 

Vietnam veterans 

This veteran salutes you 

Reviews

[Tate Morgan]

I dont even know where to begin on this one. I lived through those days. The way these men were treated is beyond shameful. Thank you for this.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thanks for stopping by Tate. I appreciate it

[Rene Velez]

true words, even better approach to the issue, yes they are heroes, well done Ric.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Rene

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. I get the homeless Veterans into my job. I allow them to stay in the bottle room. Ain't enough room in the homeless shelters. Too many rules for some men fighting internal struggles with no place to go. Korean war and Vietnam left a lot of me with battles to fight till death free them. I saw the old timers in the Army. Many used the alcohol to keep their sanity. Thank you for the reminder. Old Soldiers need to be thanks and remembered.
Coyote

[Baby Ricochet]

That's for sure. Thank you Coyote

[Draven]

Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. : ) Good poem.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Casanova

[Cryingkate]

No homeless Vets on my Watch ! you find that man and he can have my bed. I will gladly share my home and all i have thanks to him and other Vets.
Almost everyone in America has an Empty bed and another chair at the table, so why is there any homeless Vets?
He gave me that bed , He can damn sure use it ! He gave me that table I eat at and he can sure damn use it!

[Baby Ricochet]

Awesome! Thank you Kate

[Cryingkate]

Thank you Baby ricochet. I mean every word so feel free to pass it on :-) If I run out of beds I can call The Major of the 157th I bet he can get me a hundred tents in one day and I know how to cook for a restaurant so a small army in no problem. Hugh I even have a 20 quart cast iron cooker to cook on an open fire. All Vets Welcome ! :-) bring em on !

[Daniel Sala]

A lovely tribute to people who did whatever they did for a reason.

[Baby Ricochet]

By the late 1960s Vietnam had turned into a hugely unpopular war with much of the American public and a lot of people in the antiwar movement blamed the Vietnam vets for the war. Many a nam vet was spit at and called "baby burner" when he came home. Most of them were drafted into the army and went because if they didn't they went to prison.

[Daniel Sala]

Injustice... shame.

[Baby Ricochet]

It was despicable.



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[Gleb Zavlanov]

Veterans indeed deserve far more respect and honor than they do now. It's a shame the government uses them to their own use, and care little for their lives. Nicely penned.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Gleb

[Shaquana Adams]

I always thought it was ridiculous that all veterans couldn't live a comfortable life. They deserve far more than they receive from the government. Thank you for sharing this. It's the first veteran poem I've read on here and I'm glad I happened by it.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Puppets of an evil government. Nicely written

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you carolannn

[MsJewel]

I volunteer at a shelter and many of the homeless are vietnam veterans. It is a tragedy. You are so right BR - they are unsung heros. Bless you!

:) Julie

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you jewel and thank you for your work with my old brothers in arms

[MsJewel]

It is my pleasure. My father was a World War II vet and took great pride in mentoring and helping other vets - just picking up where he left off.