A Helmand Soldier Poem by Steve Madden

A Helmand Soldier



Here I am
In Afghanistan
To protect the people from the Taliban
But
The Imam
Laughs at me
Says
Stupid man
This
Is your Vietnam
You’ve been here now
Near 10 Ramadans
And
Still you cower
In your armoured vans

Steve Madden
Monday, December 26, 2011
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