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It's a Bad Condition

For everything i've seen and done 
Nothing will compare 
Soldiers taking there own live every week
This surely is not fair

They were trained to the highest degree
British soldiers pride is the best 
Unfortunately governments disagree
And let them be laid to rest

If they had helped these soldiers out
Veterans wouldn't scream and shout 
Something better needs to be done
Or unnecessary deaths will just go on

The UK is not alone it's happening across the pond 
But one thing veterans always have is that military bond 
So come on politicians do what is right
Spend money on after care and not just the fight

I know there are things like TRIM
While the soldier is away
But does this really help him
When living day to day 

CBT is the way to go
Coping mechanisms put in place
So his mind can but grow 
Demons come in last place

I know they have to shout for help
This shouldn't be the case 
More support given before they yelp
And not just in their Base 

They are not mental 
They are not weak 
Support is instrumental 
An understanding what they seek

No nightmares if they do sleep
Hypersensitivity all but gone
The feeling of dropping into the deep
Is not where they belong 

They deserve the help that they need
Written in the soldiers creed
Support and wellbeing is a must
So come and join stop being unjust

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 11/26/2016 9:53:00 AM
Yes, they deserve the help and this was very well put. !
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Gordon Alexander
Date: 11/26/2016 3:21:00 PM
Thankyou for your nice words

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