He looked at the man on the other side
Knowing what needed to be done
He clutched the weapon, used and tried
His ordeal had once again begun.

He could hear his heartbeat loud and clear
With shaking hands he took his aim
His poker face hiding the fear
One more life he was about to claim.

The bullet slipped out of the muzzle
He tried to guess whether it had found its mark
He got the answer to this puzzle
When from the other end there was a spark.

He hid himself out of view
To try his luck one more time
This time his bullet did pierce through
As he finally executed the crime.

One more added to his bloodied list
He felt so proud, he felt relieved
He was lucky to still exist
Yet he never cried, he never grieved.

He always looked death in the eyes
Feeling it all around
The bloodshed and the wailing cries
Of the men he killed fallen on the ground.

The thousands lying motionless
Some still writhing in pain
These were innocent men in distress
Nonetheless he would do it again.

This is just another day for you and me
As through sun and rain he will stand
Ignoring every wish of his family
To sacrifice for his motherland