Dog Face Doc 11th LIB Americal Infantry Division RVN

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Your best friend got blown in half because
he got too close to that Chick ...
you know ...

Bouncing Betty,
but it didn't mean nothing,

because he gets to leave Nam without
completing his whole tour.
His folks back home
will have the opportunity

to see a real life captain at their front door.
He'll explain how their son died a hero fighting
for his Uncle Sam,
But he'll leave out details of

how he really died in Viet Nam.
The truth is he got killed by friendly fire.
If truth is what you seek,
then to the politicians

do not speak.
They are incapable of giving you what

you desire.
They are America's elected, paid,

professional liars.
Their patriotic speeches are only a SHAM.
To them...

You're Expendable ...
they really Don't give a damn!


by,
Abu Lateef


Glossery:
1. bouncing betty: an improvised exploding device that springs up from the ground and explodes about waist level,

©1993


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