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I am a Vietnam Vet, and in the process of writing about my escapades of my tours of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1970.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Swimming: 2 of 19
A Serendipitous Affair The wind swept, raging Sea, cast an excitement in the Air So invigorating, to feel the warm spray of the salt watery Air Alive, I felt! Adrenalin running through my veins! I could hardly hold the Reins Waves were captivating, mesmerizing, energizing, with there chaotic rhythmic Dance Was I here only per... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Forests: 5 of 36
ForestArrived as a seed only to be TreedIn turbulent times of increasing GreedThe short term prize assures the ultimate DemiseOf the Terrine's ExtinctionOn the road to CompletionBut there is a fire of DesireIn the air to be FairTo aspire for a higher ConsiderationTo avoid Earth's Obliteration More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Narcissism: The decline of a society: 5 of 34
The Willful Destruction of the American FamilyI shall focus on the decline of a society, and not waste time debating the semantics ofthe word Narcissism. The Fifties saw the birth of the, I, me, me, my generation, following World War Two!Priorities of the previous generations had been Family and then the acquisition of the mo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Just for you: 10 of 40
Cape Cod Ah the tantalizing tease, on the mere memory, Of the warm Cape Cod breeze. The Flowing Pines, the Seven Sand Bars that bask in the Sun, Bluefish having fun, as they rustle in the run, And Gulls swoop down, in hopes of catching one. Sun-Sets ablaze with the Reflection of the Rays, On the rippling water of the B... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons If the US government restores $2 billion cut from state and local law enforcement, will crime be reduced?: 11 of 25
The State and Local law enforcement agencies, through out the U.S. are in shambles!The blatant abuse of power by the Police forces through out this country, is running rampant. Law Enforcement Agencies across the United States are comprised of many ex-felons! This has been verified by the news media, Sixty Minutes. Police For... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fantasy: 75 of 168
A Tookish Half-ling Riding through the Forest Riding through the Fields With the wind at my heels Adventure in the Air There's excitement there Enticing one to Beware Retracing the Trail Of Ring Bearer's Tail Burglar's Fleecing The Dragon's hoard Decreasing The story goes On And another Reborn This is the Turf Of Middle Earth... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Running: 11 of 24
Taking Flight Run Today A flight in May An occasional Respite Is a Testament For the peace of Mind And a chance to Unwind The release of Tension Utters in the state of Suspension A fleeting Release For a temporary Peace Flying high on Life Without any Strife Yes a state of Mind Can be so Kind O'FOLEY More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day in the woods: 2 of 4
Strange Dreams I Had Of rain falling and water flowing Of fast moving clouds over head Of Misty Mountain river beds A canopy of multi-colored leaves Arranged by an uneven breeze Of a meadow at the break of dawn The dancing flight of a leaping fawn The tantalizing flames Of a camp fire's unwavering change Sitting in a chair en... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Independence: 12 of 23
THE CHANGING WINDS OF TIME The Wind is blowing up a Storm A small Conflagration is beginning Form Like the changing of the Tide There will be nothing left to Hide Only the Theft of Time through Riddles and Rhymes Could one forestall the Fiddler's CrimesGollum's puzzling questionsGive play for challenging suggestions Elves, Dw... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The field of life: 10 of 19
SUDDEN ILLUMINATION Surprised at my near demise Pictures, impressions, loomed up fast Facing carefully nurtured illusions Takes one to the task Paralyzing Truth infusions Past and Present stripped bare Reality in all starkness displayed No treading carefully there Now revealing every hurt rel... More..