Grateful 

Coming from me
a little old girl
well, woman (Pweezy)
from the block
imagine what veterans
feel after their service
for our country
Imagine seeing your friend
or brother shot next to you
or Agent Orange left
on your skin
or your homeless
family member freezing
to death right
beside you
Why after all they’ve done
do veterans have such problems
getting their pensions
and their health benefits
I was never drafted
but I went to jail
so I know about post
traumatic stress
and that’s why I’m
thankful to the veterans
and to Street Sense
for stabilizing my
mental health and
feeding my stomach