What was the kipling poem about treatment of soldiers after a war?

You're likely thinking of Rudyard Kipling's poem "Tommy", which is a powerful critique of the way soldiers were treated in England after the Victorian era's wars.

Here's a snippet from the poem that captures the essence:

> "For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' 'Tommy, go away';

> But it's 'Thank you, Mister Atkins,' when the band begins to play."

This poem is not only about the treatment of soldiers *after* a war, but also *during* their service. It highlights the societal double standard that existed between the upper class and the common soldier, the latter often seen as expendable and disregarded even though they risk their lives in the service of their nation.

While the poem doesn't explicitly mention a specific war, it's commonly understood to reflect the experiences of British soldiers during the Second Boer War (1899-1902) and the colonial wars of the Victorian era.

If you'd like to read the full poem, it's easily accessible online.