Coming Back Home
What would be the state of mind of a young man coming back home after war?
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Cares and worries cast away
Overflowing with joy since break of day
My head heavy seeing many dead
Incessant shots, much blood shed
Now excited like a small child
Going home to unwind tensions piled
Back in my streets, I see happy faces
A joyous welcome, warm embraces
Chatting with family, eating home food
Kneeling down to God, expressing gratitude
Humming a song, glad to be alive and free
On my bed I sleep carefree
Merciful lord end all wars
Erase war memories, war I deplore
21st February 2021
Written for coming back home contest by John Hamilton
Copyright © Rama Balasubramanian | Year Posted 2021
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