I rave I rave I rave
Awaiting another unnecessary grave
While broken minds are merely suppressed
By given medication to sit quietly in a corner…at best
The soldier deserves much more
After fighting while leaving our shore
The end of 2023 is now very near
But in the new, nothing will change I fear
Who cares about our broken soldiers today?
While their families and mates try everything, and some pray
The government promises are nothing but noise
While the broken soldier sits quietly without a voice
Disgrace on those who lead
Empty promises passed down for us all to feed
It’s time for the truth to be told
So one more broken soldier doesn’t give up and fold
For years now I’ve tried to tell their story
To make them better and not for their glory
Tomorrow night I’ll stand in the garden and cry
Like every new year’s eve, I don’t want them to die
Those politicians in suits, and those generals with titles in front of your name
Enjoy your Hogmanay party as you stand there in shame
Bob Shepherd 
So moving Bob ,So True .
Happy new year Mr Shepherd,through the pandemic to now as a failed at most of life scaffolder I value your outlook and advice , sincerely mark x