Dave MUffley: Northern pennsylvania's warrior-poet
Editorial: I refer to my fellow vet, Dave Muffley, as our local “warrior-poet spiritualist”—and he’s all that and more. He’s just published his first book of poetry and commentary, Admonitions of Ares, starting with his time in Vietnam as a special escort taking non-combatants into the jungles, and his post-war years.
When asked why he wrote Admonitions, this is what Dave had to say:
When asked why he wrote Admonitions, this is what Dave had to say:
“I did not consciously decide to write my book. Rather, I felt compelled by the impact of my own experience. From before the time of Homer, poets have been warning us about the absurdity and futility of war. Nevertheless, it is evident that the message has still not been overstated. It became my task to tell it yet again from the perspective of a combat veteran in a unique assignment that exposed me to a wide angle view of the conflict that was Vietnam.”
Where to get Admonitions of Ares ($15.00*)
You can find Admonitions of Ares at all major book retailers. Links are provided here
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
To buy directly from the author, contact Dave via email at pensive.poet@yahoo.com.
*New York and Pennsylvania residents add sales tax. Additional shipping and handling charges apply. Contact Dave for the details.
You can find Admonitions of Ares at all major book retailers. Links are provided here
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
To buy directly from the author, contact Dave via email at pensive.poet@yahoo.com.
*New York and Pennsylvania residents add sales tax. Additional shipping and handling charges apply. Contact Dave for the details.
Praise for Admonitions
I have looked into the mind of a warrior-poet spiritualist, and I am better for it.
- Joseph Gary Crance, author, The Ryland Creek saga
This book should be required reading for any politician or policy maker who possesses the power to send young, healthy adults into armed conflict.
- Michelle Pointis Burns, author, Say Cheese and Murder
Read these poems to have your perspective on the Vietnam War, and all wars, permanently changed.
- Catherine Tufariello, poet, author, translator
I have looked into the mind of a warrior-poet spiritualist, and I am better for it.
- Joseph Gary Crance, author, The Ryland Creek saga
This book should be required reading for any politician or policy maker who possesses the power to send young, healthy adults into armed conflict.
- Michelle Pointis Burns, author, Say Cheese and Murder
Read these poems to have your perspective on the Vietnam War, and all wars, permanently changed.
- Catherine Tufariello, poet, author, translator