My PTSD and Me

By John Tidwell



My life as a veteran is not okay indeed

Too many failures in life with my PTSD.

I’ve tried my best, not knowing what to do,

PTSD needs to feel, it does not have a clue.

The hypertension, metabolic syndrome, kidney disease,

Atrial fibrillation, depressions, bring me to my knees.

I give it all to my PTSD, I’m tired of living with it all.

Oh, that don’t help, my PTSD is just me before I fall.