A Room With A View – A Short Story by Duke Barrett

Vietnam soldier

Duke Barrett is author of the acclaimed Vietnam war novel, The Wall of Broken Dreams. Duke was kind enough to let me reprint one of his short stories here, recounting a close encounter near Bong Son, in 1966.   “At approximately 3 PM on yet another hot and humid September day, the 2nd squad of [...]

Sitting in the Dark – M. Monfrooe

Sitting In The Dark As I sit in the dark fighting back the tears, remembering the past, remembering the fears. I miss my buddies, friendships dear. It’s been so long, so many years. We looked for the enemy wherever they might be. We saw the side of war that most never see. We were the [...]

A Sergeant’s Fears – M Monfrooe

A Sergeant’s Fears Walking thru the sand past the tents sheltering my men, Knowing tomorrow I’ll lead them into the “Lions Den”. Most too young, some don’t even shave. Each scared in their own way, each wanting to be brave. As I look upward into the star studded sky, I pray that I won’t have [...]