Dennis,
thanks for sharing this wonderful poem/song lyrics with us. This sure fits the description of an uncle who served and never was the same again. But I'm sure it was a different war - he is a WWII vet, and so is my dad. thanks and I hope you spent the day doing something to remember and honor those days.
be well,
Laura
Wow. What a beautiful poem. What you wrote touches me deeply, Charley.