Clockwork

The clock is ticking
The hands are turning
His heart is racing
His mind is hurting

Around the ground his eyes do pace
Cannot believe what he's about to face

Feeling weak
Legs are shaking
hands clasped tight
The prayer he's making

Checks his watch
14:06
Only four more minutes
Until the show begins

He grabs his cross, gun, the letter to his wife
To let her know
How much she's missed

A final prayer
A command to go
He jumps from the copter
Into the war zone

He fires his gun
His life at stake
For the few,  the proud 
The U.S.A
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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May 28, 2016 at 12:30 PM
Kenzie Frisch, well penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*
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September 30, 2012 at 8:12 PM
A very powerful write, Kenzie! Well done! Love, Kim
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September 30, 2012 at 7:43 PM
a very thought out poem that puts you right there with the soldier.well done !
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