A Letter To Saigon
A former soldier writes a letter66 total reviews
Comment from Raul1
I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. It's beautifully written. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thanks again for sharing!
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I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. It's beautifully written. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thanks again for sharing!
Comment Written 16-Mar-2023
Comment from BermyBye50
easyeverett1,
This poem perfectly describes the medley of experiences soldier's live during times of war. Your statement that "combat and romantic relationships are forged and forever revered as the single most transformative and transcendent experience of a lifetime." speaks to the lifelong effect of surviving the tragedy of war.
All the best,
Eugene
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easyeverett1,
This poem perfectly describes the medley of experiences soldier's live during times of war. Your statement that "combat and romantic relationships are forged and forever revered as the single most transformative and transcendent experience of a lifetime." speaks to the lifelong effect of surviving the tragedy of war.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment Written 16-Mar-2023
Comment from GWHARGIS
I used to read books on the conflict in Vietnam. Had 2 uncles who served and remember friends of my older brother and sister going over. Some returning, some not so lucky. I never knew about Korea and their part. One uncle said it was the most beautiful battlefield he'd ever seen. Your poem was poignant and beautiful. Haunting piece. Gretchen
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I used to read books on the conflict in Vietnam. Had 2 uncles who served and remember friends of my older brother and sister going over. Some returning, some not so lucky. I never knew about Korea and their part. One uncle said it was the most beautiful battlefield he'd ever seen. Your poem was poignant and beautiful. Haunting piece. Gretchen
Comment Written 16-Mar-2023
Comment from Laurie Holding
This is your best piece ever. So riveting. I've read it three times now, once aloud, and am in awe of the emotion and catharsis you evoked in me. Terrific work, and you've got my six stars for sure. Thank you, as always, for posting.
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This is your best piece ever. So riveting. I've read it three times now, once aloud, and am in awe of the emotion and catharsis you evoked in me. Terrific work, and you've got my six stars for sure. Thank you, as always, for posting.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2023
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this with us. I am sorry I missed it the first time around. This is extremely emotional. My husband did 23 years and our oldest son did 26 years in the Army. Thank you for your service. There's no way civilians understand the cost.
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Thank you for sharing this with us. I am sorry I missed it the first time around. This is extremely emotional. My husband did 23 years and our oldest son did 26 years in the Army. Thank you for your service. There's no way civilians understand the cost.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2023
Comment from Ben Colder
The rating is less than deserved but all I have. Good tribute to the fallen. Yes, the Koreans learned from having to do so. They fought a hard fight in their own nation, I can understand the other's fear of them. From the hills of covered ice and snow to the sweltering heat of a jungle. Much to contend with. THANS FOR DOING YOUR PART.
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The rating is less than deserved but all I have. Good tribute to the fallen. Yes, the Koreans learned from having to do so. They fought a hard fight in their own nation, I can understand the other's fear of them. From the hills of covered ice and snow to the sweltering heat of a jungle. Much to contend with. THANS FOR DOING YOUR PART.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2023
Comment from Julie Lau
Not your usual style, EE, but on 2nd reading I bumped your star rating up from 4 to 5, as I recognise the quality is still there despite those teeny short lines and the plethora of verses, which seem to me a bit school-boyish. But what would I know, I've never been a schoolboy. A bientot, you prolific person!
Julie L
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2023
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Not your usual style, EE, but on 2nd reading I bumped your star rating up from 4 to 5, as I recognise the quality is still there despite those teeny short lines and the plethora of verses, which seem to me a bit school-boyish. But what would I know, I've never been a schoolboy. A bientot, you prolific person!
Julie L
Comment Written 16-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2023
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I was not a schoolboy when sent to Vietnam. I was twenty-three years and five thousand miles from home. I wrote this in the plane on the way home while conversing and crying with all the other schoolboys. easy
Comment from Thomas Bowling
A very fitting tribute to the soldiers. I like that you point ot the role of the Korean Marines, something most people don't know about. With Veteran's Day approaching, this is a great poem.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
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A very fitting tribute to the soldiers. I like that you point ot the role of the Korean Marines, something most people don't know about. With Veteran's Day approaching, this is a great poem.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
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Thank you very much Thomas. Because of my job as liaison Officer to the ROK Marines I spent time in Korea and watched them train. Their training makes basic training in the US Military look like a trip to the country. I have taken my family to Korea twice since 1970 and am more impressed each visit. Thank you Thomas. tom
Comment from johnwilson
This is a truly great piece of writing. Thank you as well for the complete author notes. It made the metaphors burst forth clearly. I have never fought in a war; however, the heat in times like that must be too immense to ignore. Love and Death exist together there. Truly great piece of writing!!!!!
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
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This is a truly great piece of writing. Thank you as well for the complete author notes. It made the metaphors burst forth clearly. I have never fought in a war; however, the heat in times like that must be too immense to ignore. Love and Death exist together there. Truly great piece of writing!!!!!
Comment Written 02-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
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Thank you very much John for the exceptional review. tom
Comment from Nika2016
Painfully beautiful in truth...
I wore the black silk dresses from Saigon and saw the hell in the eyes of my loved one whose spirit had been tortured by visions. I saw the photos of bodies piled high on wagons...oval eyes staring at the sky. I, too, was a casualty of war as he brought it home to me.
Your poem is so poignant and the notes tell us more.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
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Painfully beautiful in truth...
I wore the black silk dresses from Saigon and saw the hell in the eyes of my loved one whose spirit had been tortured by visions. I saw the photos of bodies piled high on wagons...oval eyes staring at the sky. I, too, was a casualty of war as he brought it home to me.
Your poem is so poignant and the notes tell us more.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
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Thank you so much Nika for the great review and for sharing your life
experience with me. A terrible time in history that a lot of men and women carry with them for a lifetime. Thanks again Nika. tom
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I am posting a poem in support of those with PTSD...today.
