Malaysian's Airborne

I am a Veteran and what can I say

'cept I am Airborne all the way--

Now during my Tour; sixty-seven-sixty-eight

I was wounded by mortar that did not wait--

Lost left eye by metal from a strong exploded shell

then was flown to DaNang 'cause I was not well--

A doctor there said, "He's out, not going back"

(At least not sent home, home in a sack)--

By chopper they sent me to a hospital ship

where the doctors operate and don't want to slip--

Those that patched me, first cut through my skull

to take metal out so I would heal well--

They kept me on the ship for 'bout fifteen days

then they flew me back home...(Malay!) to stay--

In Letterman General Hospital, KL state

months of re-learning 'cause my reading was late--

Then, well enough to live-in with Mom and step-dad

like other Nam-vets, was happy but sad--

August sixty-eight on a wonderful day

with hospital retirement along with pay--

Today I am happy in happy tears

'cause God gave me 35 extra years...

"So far"!

"AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY TO GOD"

-Joey Titanium

This is my very first rap poem. i am really proud of this.