I remember who you were long ago
The cheeky boy who used to play pranks and have fun
Your world was carefree and full of opportunities
You didnt have any pain or suffering
This was your beginning in the throes of your youth.
When life was simple and harm seemed to be a location unknown!
Then came the war and the excitement of being a man
You were determined to do your bit for queen and country
Now a disciplined soldier who had no times for cheeky pranks!
No warning of what lie ahead and the pain and suffering to follow
Now, here you are years later, an old man who a splint instead of a leg
You lost this in the war and time proves to be no healer.
Instead it revels in showing you memories of who you once were
In the shadows of the past from long ago.
May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020 at 1:35 PM UTC
I remember who you were long ago
The cheeky boy who used to play pranks and have fun
Your world was carefree and full of opportunities
You didnt have any pain or suffering
This was your beginning in the throes of your youth.
When life was simple and harm seemed to be a location unknown!
Then came the war and the excitement of being a man
You were determined to do your bit for queen and country
Now a disciplined soldier who had no times for cheeky pranks!
No warning of what lie ahead and the pain and suffering to follow
Now, here you are years later, an old man who a splint instead of a leg
You lost this in the war and time proves to be no healer.
Instead it revels in showing you memories of who you once were
In the shadows of the past from long ago.
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