Tragic Irony

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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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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 2/2/2021 1:23:00 AM

God sees them and collects their tears. I love that Bible thought that they are not. forgotten.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/2/2021 5:05:00 PM

I totally agree, Barbara! I appreciate the visit.

Rob Levasseur

Date: 12/25/2020 2:36:00 PM

As a Veteran I applaud you, as a reader I appreciate you, for your writing nothing but big props. Well done indeed.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/25/2020 7:52:00 PM

Thank you very much, Rob:-) Merry Christmas, my friend!

Linda Milgate

Date: 12/21/2020 10:02:00 AM

yes!! I drop off some socks and dog food to the veteran memorial when I can, more difficult now, but the folks that I have talked to are never bitter. Amazing. A lot of Viet Nam vets, good poem good point.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/21/2020 6:06:00 PM

Bravo for doing what you can to help out the vets. Much love and respect, Linda!:-)