Dracula in Vietnam

Jon Nakapalau

Every war I'm on the move
But traveling is taking a toll, 
Never been to this part of the world 
Through the jungles I will stroll. 

There's enough blood here, that's for sure
And much more every day,
Wars let me hide in the open
And that’s the game to play.

They say I am a monster 
And that may be true,
But I only kill to survive – 
Can the same be said of you?

I almost feel sorry
For the youth in uniform,
Marching to their deaths 
While politicians are safe at home. 

But don’t blame me,
I never ever vote – 
That makes my hands rather clean
When they slaughter the final scapegoat.

But you have to move with the herd
This much I know is true, 
The only truth of every war
Is that blood is always due.

  • Author: Jon Nakapalau (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 27th, 2021 16:17
  • Comment from author about the poem: Dedicated to all who served in Vietnam - thank you for your service.
  • Category: Surrealist
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Comments1

  • Goldfinch60

    Very good words Jon, may they who died be remembered.

    Andy



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