Gordon Alexander Poet Free verse

Mental Health Stigma

Mental health stigma within the military
Injuries you just can't see
Many sufferers have taken their own lives
Leaving behind families husband's and wives

In honour of those who ended there plight 
It's time to show this isn't right
Awareness, look out for each other
Brothers and sisters from another mother

R.I.P all those gone before
With your passing opens the door
Mental health awareness is a must
Or your eyes will fill with dust

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Sara Kendrick September 11, 2018 at 8:20 AM Mental health issues are rampant throughout the whole population but I guess there is so much PTSD in the military that suicide is more prevalent there. Sara Gordon Alexander April 11, 2019 at 12:11 PM Thankyou Sarah for your comments and I aim to promote awareness for the condition on both sides military and civilian Trauma is Trauma thanks again

Paris-Maree Boreham June 17, 2018 at 8:32 AM Mental illness awareness is INDEED a must ! Well written, Thank you :) Gordon Alexander June 20, 2018 at 12:57 AM Thankyou Paris for your positive words I'm glad you agree with the message :)