Passed on memories
with a touch of the hand
the spirit life calls
the poor crippled man
taken to heaven or
summoned to hell
betrayal takes place
on the night that he fell.

I peer through the blur and into the distance,when I've focused I can see an unknown creature looking over at me, theirs no threat in its eyes just a flicker of curiosity and a grey spot on it's side.They say it's cold blooded but how can this be when it radiates such comfort and heat into me.Nor a word or gesture takes place in this scene but somehow it's managed to captivate me. Just like a game of hide and go seek it ducks beneath rocks and in between weeds.

dignity and glory
lying ahead
tho not to be praised upon
for up ahead waits his upcoming fear,
the unknown darkness
the sorrow and pain
grasping his thoughts
stored closed to his heart
marching away
with still so much to say
to fight for his country he clings to his pride
here goes another
the ultimate price he'll pay
or hope for the best
he's not blown away .