Seems I have that PTSD bit
As was diagnosed by the VA
Thought I'd write a poem about it
Will try to focus today
This may have a negative tone
Just want to say before I start
I now have a stone
Where I once had a heart
Did my job well in that damn war
Thought I was a hero
Don't know what I fought for
Turned out I was a zero
Didn't know how to cope
So I decided to run
Chose not to use dope
If I'd chosen food I'd weigh a ton
Rarely get any good rest
Cause pain meds keep me flying
Even though I know it's not best
Cause there's things worse than dying
Afraid of having nightmares
Have them most every night
Am I the only one who cares
Sometimes I even fight
Don't meet with friends anymore
Can't follow their conversation
Hardly walk out the door
Just don't have the motivation
"Join a gym" my doctor said
"You won't feel so down"
Seldom crawl out of bed
Much less drive into town
Docs ask if I think about suicide
What sort of question is that
My moods change like the tide
And at the drop of a hat
Don't know where all this is taking me
Hope it's not here to stay
A year from now where will I be
Please God, just get me through today
David Rose - Vietnam Veteran - Combat Medic
A collection of original poetry from a Vietnam War Veteran, David Rose, who is diagnosed with PTSD by the Veterans Administration. Some of these poems are very personal and dark while others are lighter, but I wanted to make them available to the public as an educational tool to everyone who is interested. The poems are copyrighted, but can be used for any nonprofit reason with credits. It is my sincere wish that someone will find these heart-felt writings useful.
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