SUICIDE OF A VETERAN
SUICIDE OF A VETERAN Dedicated to Sean Leahy, my nephew A Veteran Strong, outer presence Crumbling inside Insights within Moments of clarity Authenticity with self and others Is interior strength possible? Constant, relentless Visions, thoughts Tearing at the insight Breaking down strength within Crumbling inside seeps outward The strong outer presence begins to crumble “You would be better off without me…” Offering the ultimate sacrifice, The battle ends with gunfire. Sara Fontana December 3, 2022