Broken veterans camp on this park lawn My brothers in inscrutability Although the sun shines their minds have long gone Dark since they bore the brunt of destiny
They came home from where they were sent but there Something was lost which can never be found Again so they sleep homeless on the ground
Since they never really came home at all
They died to the world and what they fought for Got confused as they watched their comrades fall And if you ask them you will hear them say Only those who were there understand war
Here they are yet they are so far away That one despairs of ever breaking through Except by some change from me and from you
Why are our veterans being treated so badly when they all deserve so much more! Why is it we give, give, give to all the illegals and underserving, then we turn our backs on those who deserve so much more in money, housing, medical, love, gratitude and respect. Never understood.
Be safe,
Karen
Oh, you don't know how this speaks to me: why are our Veterans sleeping on the streets? Why are they not able to afford food or housing? Why are they being treated like untouchables in medical facilities that forgot the reason they were there? They were promised free medical care; that does not mean being in facilities that have bats, leaking roofs, or mold...thank you, sir, for penning this powerful indictment. The line that summed it up for me:
"Since they never really came home at all...." AIN'T IT THE TRUTH!!!!!!!
This breaks my heart, Steven. Very well done. It sure makes one think, doesn't it ... how very tragic it all is. War takes its toll on the very ones who gave so much for us all.
Love,
CJ
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Be safe,
Karen
Oh, you don't know how this speaks to me: why are our Veterans sleeping on the streets? Why are they not able to afford food or housing? Why are they being treated like untouchables in medical facilities that forgot the reason they were there? They were promised free medical care; that does not mean being in facilities that have bats, leaking roofs, or mold...thank you, sir, for penning this powerful indictment. The line that summed it up for me:
"Since they never really came home at all...." AIN'T IT THE TRUTH!!!!!!!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. USAF, 1983-85
Love,
CJ