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The Descent of the Eagle : Adult Poetry

written by Poet : saltbg4k


 

What is the cost in support of nations

If the value is in vain,

the weight to carry one more

if our own cannot sustain?

Why offer of our breast succor

the offspring of another,

if our own child starves

nursing barren from its’ mother?

What matter help to fledgling state

when our own citizens lose their nest,

homeless in the “land of the free”

for vacant mission to molest?

Why assure the capacity of their land

while we can’t employ our own?

Why do we keep giving money

if we have naught, but debt to loan?

Why do we offer relief to countries

and provide for medical programs,

if our own public can’t afford health care

and the homeland doesn’t give a damn.

Why support foreign military

when our own must return to wage war?

Because, Uncle Sam turned his back,

he doesn’t want to hear from them anymore.

The Veterans Hospitals are in ruin,

the carcass of World War 11.

The physical and psychological help

administrated by a vaporous crew.

Why are we always on the neighborhood watch

while we leave our own doors open wide?

Someday, we’ll be looking out the back window

and the enemy will just stroll right inside.

Originally Posted On Site: 2009-02-20 11:51:18
Last Login: 05.25.12


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