Ode to Joey

Leonard Joe Zelaski , LCPL - E3 - Marine Corp.
March 2nd, 1968 - TET Offensive
Quang Tri Province
Quang Viet River
Casualty, KIA
Small Arms Fire, Gun

Hey Joe,
I remember the day man
the day the shitty green station wagon pulled up
two guys dressed in OD green
I remember they had to show you under glass
like serving up a pheasant
Your Mom got a Silver Star Joe
they said you died a 'hero'
saving one of your own



I traced your name from the black granite wall
I'll see you later...okay?