Serving One's Country

Serving one's country used to be a task done
with loyalty and pride,
but, the truth sets in after the perilous ride,
Veterans are let down by the promises made,
After the adrenaline subsides, 
They are left hanging in the shade,
without aid,
homes, families 
and incomes,

Abandoned without hope,
thinking that they are only
as good as their last battle,
shifted around like unwanted cattle,

How can America prosper with
these uncomfortabilities on their hands?
Veterans and their families deserve
a life that's becoming of the sacrifices
they made,
They deserve to feel pride and a sense of 
satisfaction, long after the battle and 
recuperation.....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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October 17, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Margaret, our veterans deserve better than what they receive from our country. Even the health care provided to them is substandard. I have written with another Soup member, Tim Ryerson (a Vietnam Veteran) on this same issue. We should feel ashamed of the treatment of our veterans by our government. Bravo for standing up for them! This one goes to my favorites. Love, Carolyn
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October 17, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Glad that I chose this one to read tonight..Great topic that needs to be discussed...Sara
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