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Good Old Government

Good Old Government After high school all of us graduated And then for college we had waited Wondering what we would major in Or should we go back to school again. Some had no money and were very poor Enlisted in Army, Air Force or Marine Corps Others did not have enough money yet But to go they still had their mind set. Finished first year and some flunked out What to major in were still in doubt By beginning of third year made up mind Now for a four college they had to find. What students finally started realizing Was that Universities were specializing In a certain area to meet their expertise Inflation had caused prices to increase. Goal to graduate from college could not fulfil Joined military and ended up with GI Bill After time is service they had now spent Employer of last resort was good old government. James Serious Mysterious Horn Retired Veteran, Poet and a College Graduate

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Date: 3/19/2016 10:47:00 PM
How true and sad this happens to many, it is a touching poem about how it is to struggle through expensive education, then to a career. The title is perfect and the message is inspiring. A 7.
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James Horn
Date: 3/20/2016 6:03:00 AM
CB, This is more or less how it happened to me. Let me know if you can open below up. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/both_china_and_russia_770074
Date: 3/19/2016 1:12:00 PM
Dear James This poem reminded me of my father, he went through these same experiences as you've put forth here, nice job, cheri
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Date: 3/19/2016 3:05:00 PM
CD, This was me. How did you find my poem? Jim Horn

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