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With the blackened night,
the marksmen take sight.

No time for regret, no time for glory
this is a soldier's untold story.

Hidden in the slithering shade,
the final stage of this cascade.

They are trained without fear,
creeping closer at the front, the sides and rear.

Shots are fired, many fall,
Only one remains, he stands tall.

Three to the back, one to the head,
he falls to the ground, and was already dead.

He was unarmed with white in his fist,
a flag of purity, it was hard to miss.

Now stained with the blood of the dead,
The marksmen were silent and began to dread.

Not a word was spoken, not a sound was made...
A pause of silence for the ones who stayed.
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With heavy sighs, I release my breath.
How many more do I have left?
Exhale my life, seize up my chest;
Anxiously withering the way I know best.
I might love life, but it doesn't love back.
Im jealous of others that have theirs on track.
Attacking my ego, self-worth and respect,
If I keep hitting rock bottom, I'll eventually crack.

— The End —