I Heard Marlene Dietrich Sing

Saw some 1920’s photos
when we had ended all the wars
thinking we would all be rich
livin’ fat and driving fancy cars

But it didn’t quite turn out that way
as kids went over there again
once more to see the sights of France,
island beaches; Italy

But then we knew we’d get it right
in Levittowns across the nation
but no; we sent them off again
Who is Uncle Ho Chi Minh?

Now some living in our parks
seek solace in an empty bottle
wondering how it went so wrong
fighting shadows in Mekong.

I heard Marlene Dietrich sing
“Sag mir wo die blumen sind?”
Remembering all the flowers gone
as petals blow ‘cross a graveyard lawn.

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Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I have heard her sing that too, and a most poignant song, with mournful lyrics. No one wins a war. Everyone is a loser, and as you have stated in your lines, even years later there are veterans suffering the aftermath. Nice work.

Chris

[toritto]

Thank you again Chris. I am 76 years old, spent 4 years in the Army during the height of Vietnam and have not seen one year without war or Cold War in my lifetime. We have been in Afghanistan now for 15 years. It never ends. Best regards.

[Chris Shaw]

A sad state of affairs torrito. Pleased to have the opportunity to read you. All the best.
read moreA sad state of affairs torrito. Pleased to have the opportunity to read you. All the best.

Chris