In corridors lined with silent whispers,A veteran walks, burdened by his name—A thread unraveling, stitched with scars,Guilt weighing heavier than flame. Beneath the mask, he wears his failure,A phantom cloaked in midnight’s hue;Voices linger, soft as shrapnel,Cutting through the fractured view. Each step he takes, a ghost beside him,Specters woven…
I never thought I’d see the day,That life would take you far away,Looking back, I wish I’d knownJust how much our friendship’s grown. You’ve always brought out the best in me,Seen the parts no one else could see,Always there when times got tough,Even miles apart, you’re enough. So thank you,…
Having grown up within a Roman Catholic family, I was immersed in the religious rites. I was an altar boy, attended Mass on Sundays, and received the sacrament of Confirmation. But as the years went by, I became more interested in the scientific explanation of things than with customary belief….
I’ve outgrown you, isn’t that a twist? No hate, no grudge, no fiery fistJust a wish that you’ll wander far from sight, Perhaps take a left, or maybe just…right. I’m not bitter, not angry, let’s be clear; I simply prefer you well away from here. It’s not that I want…
The Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) is a service that’s supposed to be there for veterans when they’re at their most vulnerable, offering immediate access to support through calls, texts, and chat. But lately, it’s clear the VCL has serious issues undermining its ability to serve veterans effectively. Despite the VA’s…
