Poetry And Art About The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War was one of the most controversial and divisive wars in American history. It was a time of great upheaval and change, and it left a lasting impact on the country. Poetry and art can be a powerful way to capture the emotions and experiences of war. This book collects some of the most powerful and moving poetry and art about the Vietnam War.

The Tug of War: Poetry and art About the Vietnam War

by Hermes De Paula

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2358 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	106 pages
Paperback	:	64 pages
Item Weight	:	3.52 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.83 x 0.2 x 8.27 inches

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The poems in this book are written by soldiers, veterans, and civilians who experienced the war firsthand. They capture the horrors of war, the pain of loss, and the hope for peace. The art in this book is also powerful and evocative. It depicts the landscapes of war, the faces of soldiers, and the destruction caused by conflict.

This book is a testament to the power of art and poetry to document and convey the human experience. It is a reminder of the horrors of war, the pain of loss, and the hope for peace. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Sample Poems

Here are a few sample poems from the book:

• "The Death of a Soldier" by Walt Whitman

  The last sunbeam Lights the way for me, The last and bright one, But the day has gone,

  And I have come among the dead. I see a face peering out of the grass, The eyes are glassy and still, The mouth is open and twisted,

  And the face is pale and cold. I see a hand pointing up from the ground, The fingers are long and thin,

  And the nails are black with blood. I see a body lying on the ground, The chest is crushed and mangled,

  And the limbs are twisted and broken. I see a soul departing from the body, The face is serene and calm,

  And the eyes are full of peace.

• "Homecoming" by Yusef Komunyakaa

  I carry the dead with me in dreams, their faces blown away by rain,

  their bodies rag dolls tossed by the sea.

  I hear their voices in the wind, their cries for

  help lost in the whirling blades of choppers.

  I see their faces in the mirror, their eyes wide with fear,

  their mouths open in silent screams.

• "The Veteran" by W.D. Ehrhart

  The veteran sits alone in the corner of the bar,

  nursing a beer and staring into space. He is haunted by the memories of war,

  the screams of the dying and the smell of gunpowder. He is a stranger in a foreign land,

  a man without a home.

  The veteran looks around the bar, at the young people laughing and dancing.

  He feels a pang of sadness as he remembers the friends he lost in the war.

  He knows that they will never come home, and that he will never be the same.

Sample Art

Here are a few sample pieces of art from the book:

This book is a powerful and moving tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. It is a reminder of the horrors of war, the pain of loss, and the hope for peace. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

The Tug of War: Poetry and art About the Vietnam War

by Hermes De Paula

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2358 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	106 pages
Paperback	:	64 pages
Item Weight	:	3.52 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.83 x 0.2 x 8.27 inches

FREE