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Vietnam was a long trip
Some were lucky, some were hit
Mostly we were not ready - young and poor
It took guts, heart and luck, to complete the tour
In the bush, grunts had it tough
The dirty work was always rough
Days were hot and nights were cold
The rain was hard and took it's toll
Your feet would bleed
From being too wet
And digging a hole
Was always a good bet
Staying alive - don't fall asleep
Tired and hungry- smelly and weak
Black or white, big or small
When Grim showed up, He got us all
Waiting in ambush for a fight
But always praying - not tonight
We were numbers that could be replaced
And you could see it on our face
Now I'm home, trying to adjust
It's not easy - it's kind of tough
Neighbors are scared, cause they're not sure
Where I've been- and if I'm cured
I felt guilty that I didn't die
Why I didn't - I'll never know why
Some say I was lucky-I wasn't shot
But everyday, I cry a lot
In my mind, it's still a fight
It's hard to sleep, most every night
I've felt different since I've been home
It's not the same, and I'm still alone
I was glad to get out alive
And now I'm home, I want to die
So I'm no hero, so don't get me wrong
They're all dead, buried and gone
So don't feel bad that you didn't go
Just be glad that you didn't know
What it's like to be trained to die
Just to fight a war for some other guy
The adrenaline rush, I'll never forget
But I wouldn't wish it on another vet
So pay attention to this lesson that I've learned
I'd hate to see someone else get burned
A soldier's job is never done
Especially when it never could be won
I'm upset about the bad decisions made
And the heavy price our boys paid
I was proud to serve and I'd do it again
I'd die for my country, as long as we fight to win
I feel like a ghost who was used
And I'm not crazy- only confused
Vietnam the Persian Gulf
If you want a war
Fight it yourself
Ed Goulet with ARVN Soldier
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