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Twenty two is far too many
Twenty two families in dismay. Twenty two lives gone too soon Twenty two suicides every day. Soldiers broken from battle Their minds left torn apart By injuries left unseen But tearing at their heart. I’m so sorry for their loss I’m so sorry for their pain I wish I had the answer But they didn’t die in vain. We feel your suffering We see your sorrow now We understand the hardship With this we do avow. Although there is some controversy as to the "22" number figure, the suicide deaths among our military members is too high. The link better clarifies and explains. https://www.stripes.com/news/us/va-reveals-its-veteran-suicide-statistic-included-active-duty-troops-1.533992
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Poetry by: AsherahAlthough she was selectively edited out of the Bible two thousand years ago, she raises her voice for women today in hopes of a better tomorrow, as she makes waves of change, one poem at a time. Archives
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