Life was good and thoughts were better
Little Rascals and Captain Kangaroo were my heroes
Now I cough and strive to live again
The wild emotions of the past
My mate was a colorful toy
When I was young
Just another love song
To be sung
Love and life intervened with thought
Thought left me lonely and sad
Life made me question the ways
To live in your world
With my flag unfurled
Never forget the dreams of a vet
We live in your streets and never forget
We love you and protect you
Stand tall my freckled friend
We are one
you are me
And I am you
Together today the dragon we did kill
Who slew the dragon
It was me and it was you.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A nicely written poem going back to a younger generation. I'm thinking Viet Nam? These words show much insight into the poet. Well done!