Passing Thoughts

Civilian life is such a change of pace No longer running in a rat race No more setting the watch out to sea Yet I still feel as I am not free I worked many an hour in my military day With meager compensation and no overtime pay Eighty hours plus a week was common place Let’s see politicians keep up that pace Now I have seen many a proposal Saying military retired pay is disposable If you had only stood in my shoes for a moment You probably would have found different employment Military members are very proud to say That we have the watch, go enjoy your day We drink a cup of coffee so our eyes are keen While you dream up laws to smash our dreams I understand we need a balanced budget I just wish you would use better judgment There are other programs that we can cut the fat Saving a dime on military folk feels like an attack I proudly served our country much longer than most of you I wonder if you’re starting to see the hue Sometimes the color green is all you can see You’re just weakening our beautiful country I’ll end this poem on a thoughtful note We the People are starting to think you are a joke Are you doing all that you possibly can? I think not, step up the pace. Understand? Duane LaChance 2014