Cardboard Box (poem) by Ronald W. Hull on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on December 16, 2015

Thank you Ron, you bring back the constant fight for veterans that I am a part of here in Detroit, MI. On July Fourth 26 years ago I started feeding homeless veteran and homeless people at Cass Park. Meat on the grills, salads, apples, oranges and fruit basket. Mash potatoes, Cole slaw. Basically the way you would feed your family. It started because of a homeless veterans wanted food! Since that time Christ the King Catholic Church and the Detroit Writer Guild helps. The Indian Village Mkt. accroos from my home, supplies paper products and spoons, forks, and knives. We have 20 to 30 volunteers and feed 3-to four hundred people. Usually we run out of food before people.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on December 16, 2015

Damn, Ron, this was heavy & sad...I truly wish I could do something for someone like that, but my money is no different, quite low...I've not gotten so low yet to forage for food in trash cans or beg for money on the street, but I HAVE thought about it...sorry I missed this one as I have been off line of late...other than maybe the Book of Face...Hey, hope you have a Merry Christmas and Better New Year, take care...-e-

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on December 15, 2015

What a eye opening poem. Done with taste and compassion!
Peace love and light
Amber

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on December 14, 2015

An excellent write Ron
I wrote one a few years ago titled
Christmas in a box check it out
Peace be with you
Merry Christmas

William

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on December 14, 2015

We've been ignoring the plight of our vets since Vietnam, and despite all of our so called 'leaders' pompous rhetoric about helping them - like so many other things that need to get done today - they do nothing at all.

Reviewed by Clarence Prince

Reviewed on December 13, 2015

"Sad for those who had to walk the street;
sad for those who had to depending upon handout"
Yet for those of us who don't have to,
we have reasons to give thanks unto God!
Merry Christmas when it comes, Ron!

Reviewed by ChrisTopher Stone

Reviewed on December 12, 2015

Ron,

I am a vet and thank you for this poem. It is a crime that our government would rather spend billions to bring in refugees before supporting our nation's heroes. There is no one governmental personality who is responsible for this problem - every member of congress and our commander and chief share the blame equally. Thanks again,

Chris

Reviewed by Lakshmi Sharma

Reviewed on December 12, 2015

That is a lovely poem, Ron. You are getting better and better with your rhymes. The poem is touching too. Keep it up.

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on December 12, 2015

There is so much money clutched in greasy grubby greedy hands that it makes me sick to think of the Vets who fought for them to enjoy the freedoms they have.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Reviewed on December 12, 2015

~Ron~
A Veteran is proud and we need to uphold that in each one.

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on December 12, 2015

If "The Hair" says he will fix it, sit back and observe how it is done.

Reviewed by Eva Pasco

Reviewed on December 12, 2015

The plight of our returning Vets has been a recurring problem that needs to be addressed with federal and state programs. Since they are our country's defenders of freedom, they should be a top priority. Employers should be given an incentive to hire those capable of doing the job, if their own conscience doesn't qualify.

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on December 12, 2015

As you so eloquently cite here, the plight of the vet is beyond reproach. Of course we've got "the hair" bloviating on how he'll fix it all, but to believe that is to believe in Santa. The bottom line, as line after line of your poem points out, is that vets seem to get an unfair shake when it comes to the willingness of employers to take a man who perhaps only graduated high school and then joined up. Of course his skills may be limited. Of course he may be proficient in killing and little else, but... HELLO OUT THERE... he went where either the rest of us were unwilling or unable to go and stand up for our freedom. GET A LIFE, EMPLOYERS. TIME TO MAN UP!