A Soldier Departs

A soldier dies for the sake of his country He lived in a land where we’re all meant to be free Bleeding from his wounds he speaks before his life is done “Not every soldier goes to heaven and I fear that I am one” “I fought to save the innocent from suffering” “I fought so hard but I couldn’t save them from dying” He gasps as he chokes on his tears His mind is but a fleeting memory thinking of long forgotten years “My parents said to grow up and live strong” “If they could see me now, would they hold me before I’m gone?” “Or have I crossed the line between man and beast?” “Oh Lord I beg of you, let this pain cease” “Or has God forsaken man?” “Does it matter? I’ve already fought and died for this land” Hovering between life and death He speaks with his last breath “Is God watching now, have I done well?” “If not heaven, where else can I go? For I’ve already seen hell”