Last Letter Home
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Many months he's been out here
Fighting enemy that cannot be seen
Loosing men in his platoon
Day after day after day
The lads are cheerful that's for sure
Inside they hurt so badly
Wishing they were safely home
In the arms of the loved ones left behind
Now and then peace will reign
Quietness will give them comfort
Then it all kicks of once again
He hears his comrades crying in the sand
Some have fallen by the wayside
Shot by cowards in darkened streets
He goes and gives them some instant comfort
For some it seems to late for them
This soldier sent to do his duty looks at the letter in his hand
Hoping it won't be the last he sends
Back home to a wife that waits for him
Sealing it down with one last kiss he handles it with love
Choking back the tears that well in his throat
He passes the letter to his best friend
Off he goes on another patrol taking his life in his hands
Never knowing if this will be the last letter home from this barren place full of sand....
Written by Diane
for the challenge
'crying in the'
Host
jollynoblefrog
By White Diamond
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