VETERAN

nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

The spectators war is over
A history on a tv screen
But the soldiers war goes on
Mental wounds still bleed.

Drink, drugs and homelessness
Shattered bodies fill his dreams
Faces of friends and enemies
The horror still is real.

Cold and lonely doorways
Discipline and pride somewhere
Time lost in a screaming nightmare
In a country that doesnt care.

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Bobby O July 29th, 2023 04:54
Laizez Faire connotations of worst
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)July 29th, 2023 05:02
  too true, a blind eye the government turns while speaking idle words
- Bobby OJuly 29th, 2023 05:04
  Yep ,I’m wondering if my extra credit will apply if I misspelled the French words?
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)July 29th, 2023 05:17
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)July 29th, 2023 05:19
  at least the phrase was understood, again thanks for your kind comments
Teddy.15 July 29th, 2023 10:05
Your title of course is perfect your poem speak the dark truth. Actually I believe that veterans mostly are left in the gutter I'm only speaking of the UK here but I know also in the USA they are also considered yesterday's news. Without these amazing brave soldiers we wouldn't even be having this discussion
How is the world this harsh?

Drink, drugs and homelessness
Shattered bodies fill his dreams
Faces of friends and enemies
The horror still is real

So powerful and painful because it's the truth. Wonderful and full respect to all veterans across the world.
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)July 29th, 2023 10:09
  yes I agree totally with your comments, I am from the uk also, thanks again
Doggerel Dave July 30th, 2023 02:23
"It's the same the whole world over..."

https://mypoeticside.com/show-poem-143343

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