Vietnam War Poetry
by: Jerre D. Divelbiss
GS-09 45CS/SCAA
© Copyright (2001)


WAS I THERE

It was such a nightmare, horrors all around, but was I there
I remember hearing my own breathing and my body ridged with fear
As bullets flew pass, singing in my ear
It was such a feeling, such a rush, but was I there
We fought, some died, we lost friends, brothers
We all were brave, we all stood tall, but was I there
So many young men, who's names are on this wall
They gave their best, they gave their all, but was I there
My friends, my brothers, hear me cry, was I there
This my soul wishes to know, as my tear begin to flow
Was I there with you, why was I spared
My names is not listed, was I not there.