Pain, Love and Faith

Poetry for anyone going through hardship and trials

After separating from the United States Army, I started to struggle with my mental health and writing these poems helped me cope. My goal writing these poems is for the Veteran community, and anyone struggling with mental health, or heartbreak to find empathy.

My name is Eric Martin I'm 31 years old. I grew up in Hummelstown Pennsylvania. After high school I worked for my Dads tree company till I joined the Army. During my 6 years in the United States Army I became an Army Ranger. After separating from the service I struggled a lot with my mental health and one of the ways I coped was writing these poems. This is the first project I've published. As you read through the poems I hope you come to realize that you are not alone in your silent battles.