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Reflections
by Dennis R. "Michigan" Leahy
Bravo 6-31st
As I touch the names I served with
tears begin to fall.
To think I was a breath away
from being on this wall.
One snap of a tripwire
left me seconds to pray.
I saw others go before me
is this my judgement day?
I remember the medics face
when I asked, am I going to die?
He said, you're gonna make it
we both knew it was a lie.
I heard my sergeant scream
what's taking that chopper so long?
I kept telling myself
soldier you've got to hold on.
I could see my girls face
was this all a dream?
Was I in heaven or hell
or somewhere in between.
I thought about my brother
my dad and my mom.
All who fell before me
in the jungles of Vietnam.
I owe my life and more
to those who were so brave.
Who held back the enemy
so that I could be saved.
As I see my reflection
staring back at the wall.
I asked why I was spared
when others had to fall.
To say that they were heroes
that's why we're left behind.
To always honor and remember
each name on every line.
