A Love Poem

for Veterans on Veterans Day

For all of you,
under the red, white, and blue,
who feel broken
and true
under the rule
of power, domination, and oppression.
I breathe you hope, light, and resistance.
Courage,
to adapt and overcome
the pain of a disparate self.
My wish for you,
is union
and
love.

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Many of you may not know this about me, especially because it’s so antithetical to my Hunni Bloom work and brand, but I’m a military Veteran.

I served in the Army National Guard for six years as an enlisted soldier. And it completely changed my life.

Aside from Hunni Bloom, which the work of my soul, I’ve dedicated my career to working with Veterans. I own and run a Veteran research consulting firm and every single day, I get to do work that helps Veterans heal. It’s the true work of my heart.

If you’ve read my books, you might have noticed a poem here and there that relates to or is about the military. My transition out of military service is deeply woven into my healing journey.

Veterans Day is one of my most favorite days of the year, because it’s a day we get to celebrate and honor military service.

I’m proud of my time in the military, despite the inequities and hardship I’ve witnessed and experienced as a consequence. My time in the service is the greatest contributor to my resiliency and my ability to adapt.

For those of you who have served, I love you and I see you.

For those who haven’t, tell someone who has that you love them and see them today.

Hooah,

Hunni Bloom

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