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Life offers no comfort, to the ones who came back lost
Those whose minds, were taken, but really, at what cost
Trying to find the place, where last they knew their names
In a country that misunderstands, and never takes the blame
Locked inside, their restless souls, unable to assimilate
Homeless, lying in the street, oblivious to their fate
The drug of choice, so many, as they try to ease the pain
I pray to God, that someday, they’ll come back home, again
Smiling, gladly welcomed, by those they left behind
No longer in that empty space, that lingers, in their mind
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Latmospherique said:
Such a sad reality, beautifully penned thought.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much 🙂
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amaalamjad138 said:
All of me🤓
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Oh dear, I’m sorry to hear that.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you for sharing 😊
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V.J. Knutson said:
Haunting and so tragic.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Yes, V.J., sadly so, they are the forgotten, who gave us everything 😦
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Rejoicing In Hope said:
💗
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you ❤
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Francine Lindenberg said:
😢 you honor all who have, do and will serve this Country and are then tossed away.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Cookie ❤
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WaltPage said:
A very moving piece. Very sad the way we were treated.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
I just lost a dear friend, a Navy veteran. He came back in one piece, but not all there. He had a huge heart, and I spent many a day with him. Broken-hearted that he’s gone now. The poem is based somewhat on him 😦
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WaltPage said:
A very touching and heartfelt piece. I am so sorry for your loss 😢
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you ❤
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WaltPage said:
You’re very welcome 🙂
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