We returned not as heroes, we were booed in the street
We could not wear our uniforms with family to greet
We snuck out of Australia in the early hours of dawn
When we returned home with memories and mates to mourn
Did Canberra stand up for us?….the answer was NO
They just sent conscripts and more soldiers to go
Why did they do this…. now what is their right?
Why is it Canberra we now have to fight?
We did all that was asked by the governing power
We watched as our mates diminish… by the hour
Years have rolled by….friends disappear due to age
Australia forgave us that softened our rage
Australia forgave us….that softened the 30 year curse
Are we now at war with the Senate to make things a lot worse?
We asked for nothing and nothing was given
To heal our pride …if only they’ve listened
We asked that our pensions be corrected ….and we came under fire
Asking for a paltry “MORE PLEASE so we can live life and retire
Should we send our politicians’ overseas to serve in some war
Then they MIGHT finally recognise our actions, and the horrors we saw
I suppose that’s a bit harsh….so I ask you this question
If you were in the Veterans place ….would you knock back their pension?
Please feel Ashamed…Please feel guilt …The country you serve
On veterans’ blood was built
So once again….Why is it Canberra we now have to fight?
Fair go Pollies…..You know that we’re right
Battle formation all veterans of air land and sea
In the coming elections …remember Battleground ACT
John Seagg June 2011
