What Did I Do

I fought for my country I gave eighteen months But the war was unloved And I was called baby killer The only death that counted Was my best friend I served for ten years Protecting against a foe that could destroy us all Away from my family a week at a time, I spent nights at college, To provide for my kids When I became a civilian my job was now gone I’d served for ten years it was considered too long. I supported my bosses it without caring why But then in the end they just said Good=bye I worked countless hours to keep things afloat I pulled lone all nighters when computers were broke They gave me assurance that money would come, But then came reviews, they thought me a bum I found a new job three hours away I worked for a pittance, long hours each day They moved me to Dallas with nary a word, Still working at College like I was a nerd. My kids are all gone, They speak to me not, My wife is gone too I grumble a lot. I know that I’m lonely I think up a way To find some new friends To help pass the day. I can’t find a partner They all seem so cold My crime and my sin Is becoming old I live with my cats I must be a sight I’m sitting here waiting To turn out the light