Thelma N. Shutters

OUR VETERANS AFFAIRS

I wonder if our Veterans Affairs
Really worry about veterans’ cares
Do they all know what it is to live
On the pay this government gives

Are they given enough to survive
After for us they risked their lives
For those who sit behind the desk
Are decisions based upon the risks

Does the amount you make a day
Compare to all of our veterans pay
Will the pay stretch for their needs
Food, shelter or even glasses to see

Will we give our best medical care
For the diseases they get over there
Some disabled stepping upon a mine
I wonder if it has crossed your mind

When we send our soldiers off to war
To ask they protect our nations shores
A heartfelt speech our leaders make
Of the pride in our soldiers they take

Will they feel pride if our vets return
Or is there a lesson we should learn
What do we take into consideration
Does it depend on their decorations

It will depend on our Veterans Affairs
To give all our heroes the best of care
So I pray the Lord will guide their way
When they all decide our veterans’ pay