I didn't think I could hate until I experienced war
After losing comrades I wanted to even the score
I think I felt love and hate at the same time
Or toggled so fast it felt like rhyme
Felt love for my brothers
Hate for those other mothers
The extreme was too much and too fast
My brain couldn't handle the emotional contrast
David Rose - Vietnam War 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.
