War Crimes

"Leave no man behind" That was my first blood I deserted him and left him on that island Seventeen years later we found each other He held no grudge, one he had rights to But he can't make me loathe myself any less I left her with a Commander who was insane and cunning No one knew the true scope until it was too late Cast aside by the system and my inability... My instability I may never recover that connection Not sure I'm of worth Finally, I found my comrade with one in tow Even being there every day I was unavailable, insufficient And it hurt her in so many ways Ways that will show in the battles and victories to come A trial, no need.... Prison, my own warden I can only hope to witness the coming events passively I can hope to be invited to join their ranks once again To be there, even if too late The world forgets much I cannot.... Will not.... Must not