Wednesday, 25 December 2024

week before Christmas

It's the week before Christmas
They don't give a f..ck
about the poor veteran
down on his luck

that sits on the corner
brandishing a can
being ignored
by each passing man

He once was like them
he had some pride
before bombing and shelling
destroyed something inside

he once stood in line
was clean on parade
now hides in the gutter
seeking the shade

cold and shivering
one last request
give me a tenner for
the medals on my chest

you can add them
to the collection
an evidence of the broken
ready for inspection

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