Poems from MillRatUSMC aka Ricardo
I served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps
Followed by working 30 years in a steelmill of Northwest Indiana
I'm now living in Altoona or is is it Al Tuna, PA
May America's youth,
Never forget,
The price,
Of Freedom.
But more so,
May her leaders,
Never forget,
Who does the paying.
~ Ricardo
Followed by
'Forget about the war.'
If only it was so easy.
Events or news.
Of some are seeking.
A war with Iran.
Brings back memories...
I
And I see them
When I least expect it
On visiting the VA,
One might be wearing a cap
Saying Vietnam Veteran.
II
Yes, I see them!
...
Rhythm and Meter.
Rhythm and Meter.
Rhythm and Meter.
Stressed Syllables (/).
Unstressed Syllables (^).
A one meter foot line.
A two...
What do folks mean.
When they say;
I WANT MY COUNTRY BACK?
Was it ever gone?
Where did it go?
Can we make time.
Go back?
~ Ricardo