( “I do not do, say or write something to been seen or heard… I do, say or write something because it needed to be done, said or written…” , no nominations please, just sharing thoughts while exploring life 🙂 ).. 🙂
“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the final sense a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.” (Dwight D. Eisenhower)… 🙂
Me, South Vietnam 1965-1966..
We were volunteers, one and all So Noble.. Proud.. and Brave, Did not know the reasons for war Just a people from tyranny to save! Glasses held high, we made an toast Surely that Victory would rule the day! While back at home, the voices of unrest Not a kind word for us did they say. Some could not vote, children were we Some could not drink, but still our battle cry, Even with all that we could not do For us children, it was to do or die! Vietnam was a hostile, violent land The dangers, the horrors of war abound, Whether the paddies of Vietnam or the fields of home, Seemed for us, not a friend could be found. But we proudly gave it our all Faced our destiny, with a hint of fear of tomorrow Some, to return to a mother’s joy Some, to return to a mother’s sorrow. So should you be looking on today One more toast, hold your glasses high, To PEACE, HOPE and LOVE, may they long endure CHEERS, LASSIES AND LADS!!!.. And SEMPER FI ( Sgt, Larry “Dutch” Woller, 12th Marine Regiment, Vietnam, 1965–1966...)Hello Diary, Yes, I witnessed first hand conflict ( I am setting on the ground)…
And know that all conflict does is create more conflict, sows the needless seeds of bitterness, hate, anger, pain and suffering… those photos of me were taking in 1966 in South Vietnam, and here today (55 years later), I browsed the news and see more bombing and conflict… will they ever learn???… 🙂
“What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or in the holy name of liberty or democracy?” ( Mahatma Gandhi)… 🙂
I set here looking at the news The powers wanted peace they say, And while they spoke, bombs were dropped 20 children died that day! What’s wrong with this idea? Why not give PEACE a try, Let’s give it a go, everyone Maybe no more children will die Smiles on their faces, while shaking hands Arms deals for defense would come into play, A bomb went off in a crowded market 10 children died that day. What’s wrong with this idea? Why not give a world with LOVE a try, Let’s give it a go, everyone Maybe no more children will die A war to end all wars, they said Yet to war they always return, Death, destruction, suffering and pain Won’t they every learn? What’s wrong with this idea? Let’s give UNDERSTANDING a try, Let’s give it a go, everyone Maybe no more children will die. Anger versus anger, hate versus hate Seeds sown by war at home and away, Starvation , sickness, a mother in tears More and more children die every day. What’s wrong with this idea? Why not give PEACE, LOVE and UNDERSTANDING a try, Let’s give it a go, everyone Maybe no more children will die. ( Larry “Dutch” Woller)Yes, since man has stood upright, they have tried clubs, spears, arrows, bullets, missiles, bombs and haven’t accomplished peace yet, perhaps they should try love… 🙂
Well, I had better close for now… venture down the path sharing some love, smile and perhaps be a rainbow in someone’s cloud…“For beautiful eyes look for the good in others, for beautiful lips speak only words of kindness, and for poise walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” (Audrey Hepburn)… but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise… 🙂
No conflict here on the path, we ride the peace train…. All aboard!!.. 🙂
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