Tragic Irony
Imagine that?
A disabled homeless man
and war veteran is now
sleeping on the sidewalk in America;
the greatest, richest, most powerful...
country on the face of the earth.
A country this hero gave
so much of himself.
serving; a country he risked his life
shedding blood and guts for.
He'd proudly serve her again if he could,
despite the fact
she's forgotten him
and left him out in the cold.
And that's the thanks he gets...
for decades of service
and sacrifice? We both know
he's one of many! How did it
come to this? It's a travesty
that must be redressed.
Date written: 12/19/2020
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