Brothers in pain

By Morgoth

Its way after hours, but I still cant sleep.
Have to get up soon but I cant make myself sleep.
My battle buddy cant keep his food down,
another has thoughts of never waking up.
Brothers in pain.

Treated like trash, worse than dirt, I barely feel human anymore.
Tyranny unchecked, insanity rampet, were barely holding on.
Every day is a struggle, but hey suck it up right?
Youve only got 5 years left.
We have to help each other, my
Brothers in pain.

Half are in behavioral health, the other half wishing.
Were all in the same boat, and its sinking fast.
Were the only ones keeping each other afloat.
Its us against them, stay together,
My Brothers in pain.

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Copyright 2012 Morgoth
Published on Friday, March 2, 2012.     Filed under: "Personal" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

the army and life are hard, stick with those you care about and you can make it, and yes the numbers and stories here are true.
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  • soul_versing On Sunday, December 22, 2013, soul_versing (882)By person wrote:

    A heart-tethering read and such a empathetic tribute. Bows- Scholar

  • FadedBlues On Wednesday, August 1, 2012, FadedBlues (2169)By person wrote:

    ...I got here late. I'm a vet, so yeah, this brings back memories. the hate instills survival, giving you determination to fight against that hate. you & your comrades need to keep supporting each other. you'll make it...

  • Ladyhawke On Saturday, March 3, 2012, Ladyhawke (394)By person wrote:

    I can't imagine the hell you've gone through. But fists up babe, never surrender. Stay strong, the strong lad I once used to talk to every week. I think of you always. Stay strong, be safe and come back. I miss you so much. *hugs*

  • rosemaiden On Saturday, March 3, 2012, rosemaiden (185)By person wrote:

    awesome poem..........my dad was in the army in vietnam.........told us about it and warned us.........stay strong

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