by Daryn Davies

Created on: March 21, 2010   Last Updated: March 22, 2010

STAN THE SOLDIER



Stan the soldier, though old,wore his battle scars well
From a distinguished career that spanned twenty years
His memory still flooded with those distant primal fears
As he sits next to the roaring fire he hears a distant shell.

In the wardrobe hangs his war beaten, precious Great Coat
With blood-splattered mementos of those bygone glory days
Hidden away from his grey brow-beaten thoughtful gaze
Of gruesome tales he cannot muster the strength to quote.

The numerous medals which decorated him ever so well
Now lie in a faded pack along with his ammunition
Laden with dust as he wrestles with this living hell
Contemplating moves to complete his lifelong mission.

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