I wrote this after being called a heartless killer, just because I did my service to my country. People who have no idea the cost to our military personnel.
A Soldiers Thoughts
When first I stooped to kill
the figure so far away
A stick upon the hill
My aim ne'er went astray
When next it was my job
to end a persons time
T'was done with not a sob
Just another peg on a line
But what when you see
look straight into their eyes
can it really be?
I must terminate their sighs?
To feel the blade go in
turn, twist and then withdraw
why felt it such a sin
against some unknown law
down my cheek ran a tear
so I could barely see
I knew it must be done
was either him or me
Will I always remember?
can I not forget
the pain of that september
Start of my lifetime debt
was there any choice?
could I have shouted no?
I could not use my voice
I could not be that slow
Is there no regret?
A wish it hadnt been?
Oh yes but dont you fret
It wasn't even seen.
If I could make a bid?
would I do encore?
yes, for so I did
yes I would for sure.
My homeland must be free
I do what i must do
cannot the moaners see
For me, for all, For you
Yes for our freedom
yes for my kids life
no to devils serfdom
no to evils strife.
I do what my father did
His father before him too
I cannot stand and be hid
Peace must start anew
Caelwyn February 2007Copyright Retained