I had this story brought to my attention by The Last Of The Few I had missed this on TV as I do not watch the BBC however this programme is worth a viewing and highlights a terrible fact that 12% of the homeless population in the UK is ex Forces. We must do more to help the homeless not just the ex Forces but these guys have put their lives on the line for us and we do owe them a debt of gratitude. I would like to see high profile people such as Prince Harry & William take up this cause, they are soldiers but that’s where the similarities end with these homeless veterans. You can watch the programme Here for a limited time.
`Betrayal`
Shuffling down the street trying to keep warm
The water was in his sock now, his boots had seen better days
As he had many moons ago when bristling with pride and youth
Now hunched against a railway bridge his collar chaffed his kneck
Smiling down at him a Labour poster promising him a future
Laughing he coughed up phlegm and spat it at the face
Trying to stand pain shot up his spine
His mind propelled back in time
Top cover in Basra a road side bomb `BANG` it all went black
Rain lashed the veteran’s face as he limped into the emptiness
Looking back at the phlegm he giggled like he did in the block
"Shot Over," "Splash Over" he was happy for a while.
© Mack (RG) The thoughts of a Falklands War Veteran.
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