Post-military life
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This is my post-military life.
There are many like it, but this one is mine.
For example, I am not a Marine but,
I understand the meaning of always faithful,
as well as mastery of one’s life and enemies.
This is my post-military life.
I would have liked to have had this later.
But, due to circumstances beyond my capacity,
Physical, mental and spiritual,
it had to be now.
This is my post-military life.
The first month was heaven.
The next two took me to limbo.
And currently, it feels like Purgatory.
Other people call it Unemployment.
This is my post-military life.
I traded security for freedom.
Swapped paychecks for pensions.
Bartered bustle for tedium.
But what did I switch for what?
This is my post-military life.
Unable to sell my past.
Uncertain of my future.
Unsettled about the present.
Undaunted nonetheless.
