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The Vietnam War ended forty five years ago. Where are the tributes in honor of the sacrifices made? Those of us for whom Vietnam was "Our Generation's War" will always remember the turmoil, the confusion, the loss, the tragedy, the unfairness, the betrayal.
My friend, Patricia Patten Tiffany, wrote a poem '67' published in her soulfully written collection of poetry—AWOKEN—that speaks to all of the above better than any history book of second hand interpretation and statistics could.
67
When the year came
I was young
too young to see
the coffin in their eyes
too young to know
the sharp shadow
beyond TV
beyond Dan Rather
where you were
under the radar
in a muddy field
with a clean heart
coming home so soon
boxed and draped
well-scrubbed
except for the gnat
around your mouth
which I watched
holding in tears
until now
that I am
67
Patty remembers Craig as a wild but gentle boy who "would have been a fine man." Too many fine men were sacrificed. We must never sweep those days under the carpet, and we must never forget.
My grandson's favorite book :)
Thanks so much for your kind words about my work. And reminding us of a war that should never have happened. At least we have the wall in Washington. I visited and kissed Craig's name, a last goodbye. Except the memories.
ReplyDeleteYou're an extremely talented writer with a heart of goodness Patty. Thanks for introducing us to Craig
DeleteP.S. And thanks for the picture of my biggest fan, your grandson.
ReplyDeleteGotta love it! Gaga's book doesn't elicit that kind of joy. Enjoy your fan club Patty. One day I hope to get my book back :)
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