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Once More Into Battle Ride
by Felix LeRoy Perry → (All Poetry by Felix LeRoy Perry)
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I am currently fighting about four different beauracratic battles, forced into early retiremtent after working 30 years for the Canadian Military, I have been smacked with overpayments of first $3000, then 16,000 and now another $10,000. Taxation has dinged me for another 5600 that I couldn't pay last year, and I expect another bill from this year for 5-6000. They have cut and hacked my penisons and benefits until I wonder if I will be able to survive in the years ahead and the tax collectors answer was sell our house and get an apartment in the cheap end of town...welcome to a pensioner's world...

 

Once More Into Battle Ride

By Felix L. Perry


 

Dark and brooding comes the wind

Its message bodes ill tiding

Death stalks my soul and mind

With my heart gone into hiding

No mere sad day or luck gone sour

That comes riding long dark cloud

‘Tis a harbinger of all that’s foul


Screams hunger for me clear and loud

I tremble yet determined stand erect

To face the plaque of life’s deluge

No one but me to stand against this tide

No Governor’s reprieve, no last refuge

With dying breath I make my stand

To fight this bureaucratic beast insane

Wounded, hurt and battle scarred

I take up the noble sword again.

 

 


 
 


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 Reviews of "Once More Into Battle Ride"
Reviewed on March 1, 2007
How could you write of LOVE and Romance as sweetly as you do, when your being begrunded of all you should have!
For all you have done!
This is not fair
Your write says it all Sweet Fee
I hope for a miracle to happen SOON!
I pray it will take effect!

~ * ~
Fight the Fight!
Don't just give in, do the BEST You CAn...WRiting it here, is
a GREAT start!
I'm feeling some of this myself, HEAD Up! STay Strong!
I know living everywhere ( even here is really tough) A 2 bedr. home here and 1 bath, is 950. without utilities.... Suckssssss bigtime, and less for savings/Retirement, I'm fuming nowwwwww%^%#&% ^#W %^ enough - I always have you in my prayers, MOre Wisdom will find you!

PeACE and WArm HuGs,Warrior Lady Sheeeoox

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on February 27, 2007
I see your pain in this poem, but I also see a man fighting a righteous cause against a plague of taxes that seems to be flooding our entire world. This world needs another tea party.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on February 27, 2007
i though Canada has some kind of universal health system that avoided this surcharges ... in the US most health providers force a catastrophic deductible of ten grand ... it's crazy after paying so much in health costs ... it's very sad and i can imagine deeply frustrating to be placed in the position of considering to move in order to pay additional health costs besides cutting your pension benefits ... the bureaucracy has no compassion even for those who've served their country ... keep fighting, Felix ... never go down without a fight ...

Reviewed by Debra Baker
Reviewed on February 27, 2007
Powerful write full of frustration and determination. Give them.... Felix, if anyone can do it, you can.

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on February 27, 2007
I too know of what you speak...good luck on your fight
love and peace, Carole

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on February 27, 2007
Even in Canada, eh? I thought it was just here where beauracracy tarnished everything. It often seems futile to fight the system, but often our survival depends upon it. On their side, of course, is time, often the one thing that we have so little left of. I feel your pain, Felix and I hope you get things cleared up and turned around.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed on February 27, 2007
I hear you, (((Fee))), those that serve are the ones that get screwed. Thanks a lot...I know. Live on 225.00/month, after electric, who can afford food?????? The system SUCKS!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on February 27, 2007
I know what you are saying Felix and good luck on your fight, never give up. Love your Cuz, Rose XOXO

Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on February 27, 2007
Wow Fee this is very sad
I know you will fight this bureaucratic beast
We have fought this government once or twice
All I can say is you have the right an to fight it
I will prayed to the greatest lawyer
In the world to help you!!
Love And Peace to You Always..Morning Star


Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
Not sure how it all works in Canada? But regardless, we all have quirks in our systems that only affect those who need it most!

Initially our system of taxation was applied to only those working for the US government, and somehow it slipped its way through the cracks, spilling out into all citizens within the US.
We do have an option to fight it...but don't hold your breath, too many fear going up against this "free" country...so just out of mere peace, they CHOOSE to allow themselves to be dooped...laying down the sword and just paying the damn thing...
Hope things work out for the best!
Love and PEace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
wow isn't it crazy!!!
this government is so backwards and they have the nerve to be talking about drafting again wat is the world coming to i am sorry for the troubles you and yours are going through, and you have the right frame of mind shame you have to use it again but to use it to those who suppose to be on your side.....take care

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
I can't imagine you ever losing a battle, Fee. This one is, perhaps, a pain in the tukous but you'll be standing proud when the fight is through. There is no heart in any government today.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed on February 26, 2007

Heartfelt and terrible.
Some way will be made for you Felix, we will all pray about it!
You are in my thoughts I know you will stay strong.
Yes, keep that mighty sword raised, indeed.

Sincerely,
Hugs...From the Heart...

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
Tax battles, do they ever end. Poem expresses a nondefeatest attitude even in the face of sometimes immovable odds. Well written. R

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
.#$.%$.%$#$^%##$.#%$.!!!!!

Oh, and lest I forget, ^&.*^^*.%#%$#!!!

This news infuriates me! Stay strong, Felix, and hold your ground! (I think that's the saying.)

Reviewed by Laura Mayer (Reader)
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
Geez Fee that's really rough, I'm so sorry to hear that. The government even gets you after you've passed away, Dad had to pay roughly 6000 because Mom supposedly had an overpayment on her disability pension. Go figure. Try to stay strong, praying it works out for you.
Hugs, Laura

Reviewed by Karen Cino
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
It's an absolute joke, if you ask me. Seems like the government has an answer to everything. I feel for you Fee, as I'm getting hit hard with the property taxes in New York. And you're right. Their answer is always if you can't afford it, see your house. Needless to say that rents are more costly than to own your own home. Good Luck and know that you aren't alone.

~hugs~
Karen

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
They certainly know how to pick their fighters in the Military... You do not fight alone or for your own cause only, dear Pops... The plight of our service men and women sickens me. We hear this same story, uniquely told, over and over again. Sharpen your pen, draw your sword, pick your battles and WIN! The moral victory is already yours. I feel for you, and all those who suffer the same slap in the eye. Great and noble response, Darlin. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Michael Mathieu (Reader)
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
They just can't give anyone a break,Bleed you dry,
about right move into an apartment,easier said than done,like to see them try,no they would just change the law,Thanks for sharing,

Michael

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
This is a sad senario for you my friend...I can just hope and pray someone "wise" read this note!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
Life always offers blows especially from a governments point of views. I am sorry this all happened you work and slave your whole life just to be robbed in the end. I always sign against the retirement bills, pensions, and elderly Social Security... I fight back with petitions. I loved the poem though sad but it is a reality and Poets weil the words to make aware.

Peace,
Josie


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