Just Rewards…
By: Fee
Alone again in the gloom of fading light
Chasing final shadows well into the night
He hears the echo of his own silent voice
Lord he grows weary from the daily fight
Too many battles he has won and lost
Too much this pain his heart has cost
Teardrops to rainbows will not become
His warmth now feels like a chilling frost
Wears a painted smile hides his true fate
The predators of life are all at his gate
Ready to pounce to pick his very bones
And he tires more and more of late
A modern day knight he served his land
Thirty years he gave you understand
Then when age and health both let him fall
In gratitude they placed a golden band
Framed scroll signed by the King’s own hand
You’ve earned your rest for being grand
Then home he went contented for a time
Pensions you’ll get so you’ll do just fine
The first letter came to say you must pay
We overpaid you but now it’s your crime
Then the pensions came and took their blood
Another error made we’ll half this flood
Oh don’t forget us the noble taxman said
They took what was left and called him crud
Now medications are beyond his means to pay
His second mortgaged house will soon be taken away
His every day is filled with fret and worry
He’s lies and tells his family he’s okay
Nights are now spent often pacing floor
Wondering if why the devils at his door
He once was proud now he feels like a bum
Cleans his gun as he ponders life once more…
Love ya face Cuz XOXO, Rose
Peace brother!
Georg
Love, Christine
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
There are many heroes in this world that have never received accolades for their accomplishments and some have paid the ultimate price. Yes, some who get recognition get shafted but at least we're alive to tell it. Just last week President Bush awarded the Medal Of Honor to a Mother who lost her son in Iraq. He threw himself on a grenade to save the lives of his squad. I'm sure in all honesty she would gladly give up the medal for her sons life. We all complain because we are human and that's our nature but in reality our gift is our life. Peace, Love and Blessings Always, Paul.
ANY that served his or her country faithfully, honorably, should be given the best that country has to offer, as payment - shame, how Veterans are shafted by their governments. I know the pain, the anger, of which you speak - at least you got a gold ring. :( Excellent expression of frustrated sadness - I hear you. Thank you for your service.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(
Your too resilient, creative, conquering and wonderful to hang your head in defeat. Your surrounded by lemons. Come on my dear man its time to make Lemonade!
Sincerely,
Deborah
Its appalling how the vets are treated when they are fortunate enough to make it back home. They are our heros, but are treated more like criminals. Fee, you deserve alot more than you are getting. God bless you always, my friend.
Blessings,
~Linda
Very disheartening when those you thought were there aren't quite what they seemed to be, and don't honour promised rewards... quickly forgetting who and what they once valued. Stay positive Beautiful Fee.. and put that gun right away.....
Thankfully our karmic repayments are always honoured.. whether in the life or on...... karma balances all scales!
Love and Eternal Friendship, Suzie :-D
Just want to pass on a positive way humanity is giving back to our fine vets.
Blessings and love,
Susan
I am sorry Fee
Much Love & Hugs
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie
psst....I am so holding my breath for the cemetary photo's!! Wahoo!!! :) & TY TY TY :)