For the Last Commanding General in the Vietnam War
...I see in
the Last Commanding General a symbol of the 58,000-plus souls on The Vietnam
Veterans Memorial, and he is a symbol of America's sons and daughters, who, for
better or worse, have answered the call of our nation during the Vietnam War.
The general took a picture from his wallet
He reminisces about his first date
It is the photo of his wife who is resting in peace
The sweet memories lie in one's fate
People love him for who he is
He is so gentle, understanding and sweet
He knows they care for him regardless of his two stars
One can say how likable he is when they meet
He is now walking towards the sunset
America is proud of him
He has done so much for the Viet refugees
He has made a difference for many a communists' victim
Thirty years have passed since the fall of Saigon
Homer Smith, the last Commanding General;
He sadly left Vietnam at the eleventh hour
Here is my heartfelt poem to thank him and All...
Linh Duy Vo
February 19, 2005 ©
Poet's Note: "Linh, I do not say this lightly;
you are my family..." --Gen. Homer Smith
