Death Awaits

Death awaits the young marine The touch of a woman, true love, never seen Bullets tear through him He drops to the ground, with blood soaked skin His companions push forward for victory He’s left to die, nobody listens to him scream Angels come to save his soul Demons laugh for the life they stole As the soldier cry’s from the pain He thinks “If I’m to die, who’s to gain?” A victim of reality, thoughts through his head Choking on his tears, knowing he is dead A flag upon his body, his comrades stand and mourn His parents watch on, staring at the flag, as youths they burned A memorial was held and heads were hung low But war must be continued and soon it’s time to go