Poems »

I'm 76 years old and a combat veteran from Vietnam. I used to compose poetry while on ambush patrol as a way of staying awake on watch, since falling asleep could be hazardous to my health. I started early in life though, because, as a child, I would write little tidbits to my mom for the heck of it.

Complete biography of Randy West »

1 fan

List of poems by Randy West 4 total

Sort:PopularA - ZChronologically
PTSD
 267 Views
added by npirandy
3 months ago
Rate it
Mother's Day
 171 Views
added by npirandy
1 month ago
Rate it
Winners Never Cry
 94 Views
added by npirandy
2 months ago
Rate it
My Best Friend
 75 Views
added by npirandy
4 months ago
Rate it

Share your thoughts on Randy West's poems with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add this poet to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Randy West" Poetry.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Web. 3 Jun 2023. <https://www.poetry.com/poet/Randy+West>.

    Powered by CITE.ME Cite.Me

    Missing a poem of Randy West?

    Know another great poem from Randy West? Don't keep it to yourself!

    June 2023

    Poetry Contest

    Join our monthly contest for an opportunity to win cash prizes and attain global acclaim for your talent.
    27
    days
    18
    hours
    52
    minutes
    8 entries submitted — 142 remaining

    Our awesome collection of

    Promoted Poems

    »

    Browse Poetry.com

    #ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

    Quiz

    Are you a poetry master?

    »
    "Lady, make a note of this: One of you is lying."
    • A. Ogden Nash
    • B. Dorothy Parker
    • C. May Sarton
    • D. Bill Collins