Touching

The old man touched many names on the wall.

Each one touched him, especially his son's.

With tears in his eyes and with shaking hands

The old man touched many names. On the wall

built for heroes who had answered the call

To Vietnam and returned as the ones

The old man touched. Many names on the wall.

Each one touched him. Especially his son's!

Sergeant Major (Ret) George S. Kulas