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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Laizez Faire connotations of worst
too true, a blind eye the government turns while speaking idle words
Yep ,I’m wondering if my extra credit will apply if I misspelled the French words?
at least the phrase was understood, again thanks for your kind comments
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.
yes I agree totally with your comments, I am from the uk also, thanks again
"It's the same the whole world over..."
https://mypoeticside.com/show-poem-143343
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