The Rock Pile - Vietnam
Before me stands the mountain
Immense in its unbiased demand
That it will not be ignored
A violet by a mossy stone,
The rock I hid behind in the first skirmishes
Was a pale shade of that which was to come
It is an icon of headlong promises
Some made in the shadows of truth
While in a jaded light, others lie
I cannot take my time
Its force compels my movement
Yet I wait in silent vexation to approach
In the magic of a dancing wind
Fluttering leaves paint a serene scene
And I let my eyes drink a sky of stars
But in the bullet riddled heat of reality
There’s no time to engage thoughts of yesterday
This day, is the only day in existence
I did not elect this course of action
I just seek the balance between truths and lies
As I fight for another change of day
I am battered and bloodied
In more than just this weary shell of a body
Praying for just one more day and a wake-up
Pale eyes hang on blue faces
Some in envy, as others give thanks
The war for them is not over, but I am done
Behind me stands the mountain
My crossing complete, but in a perfect world
I’d have never had to cross it in the first place
History.Net - Dog Tags found in South East Asia
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