I Learned About War Last Night

Editor's Note: This is a poem written by Bill McDonald, Founder of Military Writers Society of America, a long time ago. We thought it would be good for newer members to see it. For more about Bill, you can go to his home page by clicking on his banner above.

I learned about war

Last night

And I killed you

You looked

Through your eyes

Last night

And you saw me

You and I

Are only

Government pawns

Upon a voyage

That could only be rehearsed

In nightmares

My breast-fed-friend

By whose design

Have we fallen prey?

By W. H. (Bill) McDonald Jr.

© December 28, 1966

Phu Loi South Vietnam