A Desert Soldier
In a dry place on a hot day
Each step carefully made
From his task, he does not stray
A vigilant soldier makes his way
Deliberately moving onward
While morning turns to mid-day
A scorching sun, a cloudless sky
Gives no shadow, hell’s heat is amplified
Thirst, dehydration, exhaustion
Accompany him - tenacity fuels him
Defying sun, heat, and wind, continuing still
A desert soldier makes his way
Copyright © Kristie Raburn | Year Posted 2016
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