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Tom Huddleston

USMC

 

 

What is PTSD?

 

So you want me to tell you about

the scars  you cannot see

You want to understand

All about PTSD.

Me too!

 

It’s really hard to say

From many painful levels

Sometimes I think, “Is this real?”

Or my own shameful devils.

Who knows?

 

The feeling tank’s on empty

Except for numb and angry.

Each day begins with worry,

Fear and panic breed anxiety.

Who cares?

 

Pour a whacked-out cocktail:

Two parts sore, two parts scary,

Two parts hidden, two parts lonely.

Shake it well to keep life iffy.

Want one?

 

Most important, don’t forget

Can’t you hear what I don’t say?

When I tell you to go away,

Take my hand and say you’ll stay.

Please?

 

© SgtHud (Tom Huddleston)

 

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