Facing Homelessness

Facing Homelessness

A Poem by Baby Ricochet
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Don't you remember 
When they said Support the troops
Long since forgotten
We were yesterdays heroes 
Left on the Highway 

© 2014 Baby Ricochet


Author's Note

Baby Ricochet
It's been a really weird week

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How quickly the "powers that be" forget... Hope you are OK, Mark.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

I'm back. Thanks Rita
So much truth in these words.

Troy

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

Thanks Troy
We have some similar situations over here. I think the difference is that over here it makes the national news and usually gets sorted to the benefit of the ex soldier.
It makes you wonder if governments see our young men as, quote from Space troopers, " meat for the machine."

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

Thanks for stopping by sir
It's truly a tragedy that soldiers are sent out to fight a war and come back only to fight yet another in their homeland, against the adversity of the people who once paraded their veteran status as one of honor now putting it down to shame. Hypocritical of the people, and if only they'd refrain from blaming the soldiers when they should be diverting their rage and frustration to the government, as often the fault does not lie in the soldiers who were sent out, but in the ones who sent them out originally. Well done.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

That's for sure. Thanks Tai
Makes my blood boil, hope you're alright Baby....x

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

I'm back. Thanks Frieda
Well, whatever happened this week, I certainly hope you aren't homless...

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

No, Not yet. Thanks Marie
This one hit home for me. My baby girl, only 7, asked to raise money for hurt soldiers -- I have taught her well.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

That's wonderful. Thank you KL
Damn disgusting! When will such atrocities cease?! You hit the heart every time x

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

Thank you Ruth
A though reality that needs to be dealth with. Nice piece.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

Thank you Inda
wow, yes, support them...not only while they are fighting for our country, but also when they are later back home fighting for survival....

Posted 9 Years Ago


Baby Ricochet

9 Years Ago

Thank you Jacob

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Baby Ricochet
Baby Ricochet

Tampa, FL



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