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Veteran

Betrayed

By Andrew C McDonaldPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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Veteran
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Once I was a patriot through and through

My blood ran pure; red, white, and blue

Government took my house after war took my leg

Now on a street corner I sit and beg

What did your nation do for you?

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About the Creator

Andrew C McDonald

Andrew McDonald is a 911 dispatcher of 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.

https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Keys-Andrew-C-McDonald-ebook/dp/B07VM843XL?ref_=ast_author_dp

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  • Cliff Hall10 months ago

    This was heartfelt and relatable. Nice work.

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