Shunned After Serving - a Veteran's Story

I did my time I paid my dues To come "home" To be with you ... I opened my heart I was vulnerable to belong I thought we were friends But it didn't take long... For you to step on my spirit Painting pictures of lies But you told me to go Now I'm mad, I won't cry. You shunned me away I asked for forgiveness And I'm saddened to say But you won't kill my spirit! Sometimes I think about it How you stepped on my heart Then told me to walk But I can see through the dark. How could people be so cruel And twist every truth There's video to show There's evidence, there's proof! I may not be welcomed But I'll tell you this much You can shun me today But it won't kill this veteran's heart. One day you'll see This never had to be You can throw me away But I'll hold the key...not for you... but for me.