Personal Opinion Essay: The Vietnam War

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They trudged through many battles, Eating M&Ms and chewing fear, Just some boys in big army boots Fixing the leaders’ problems. 5. They reminisce about lost loved ones Regaling while they shot the “enemy” They blocked it out the best they could but the things they carried never faded. 9. Carrying panties, pictures, or anything, To give the soldiers good luck. Reading the cards from their love ones Waiting for the day they could be reunited. 14. Fighting and fighting like theres no tomorrow. Carrying their lucky charms And loose thoughts about the pass Losing their minds in the battle field. 18. But carrying their promises all the way. Explanation This poem was made from different poems dedicated to the book, but there are also some parts

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