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“Night” a Poem By Glenn Allison

A poem written by Glenn Allison about his experiences in Vietnam

Person’s Name

Glenn Allison

Type of Historical Resource

Document

Branch of Military

  • Army

Transcript

Night

 

The night was silent.

Black was painted onto the sky

No, movement disturbed the silence of the soul.

Eyes if mind see the dark.

See my protection in the figures of the night.

No moon is here to light our path.

No dawn is here to secure our safety.

This is the night.

Description

A poem written by Glenn Allison about his experiences in Vietnam