"Rainbow Death" by Hubert Wilson

Rainbow Death is a poem about how destructive the Vietnam War was, both for the Americans and the Vietnamese. The poet wanted to show our the America did not consider carefully the pros and the cons of starting a war with Vietnam. He expresses his disappointment by saying 'America did not foresee'. He also describes how much hardship the people will suffer, both the current generation and future generation. Last but not least, the poet wanted to show how the damage of the war can be long-lasting. He cites the examples of the Agent Orange spray, a widely used herb in during the war. The herb was harmful to humans millions of people suffered from severe health problems. In conclusion, this poem describes how detrimental the Vietnam War was for the people and future generations.