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Soldier of Fortune

Valencia, a return to the Spanish coast, 1966
Nineteen and running wild, searching
Conversation turns to idealism, liberty expiring
Port and starboard, hand shake, maybe again
Two nights, same bar, Listened to the stories
Eleven years since he’d seen home
Adventure sets a fire in a young man’s soul
A need to spread your wings
We’d meet by chance again in Barcelona
Sorry mate, need a diversion, see those two.
Texas bar, broken chairs, bottle thrown
Turmoil and the back door’s open
Saw him smile and wave goodbye
Yes sir, those two over there, don’t know why
Damn that’s funny
Never saw him again, unspoken friendship.
Just wonder sometimes.

Copyright © Vince Suzadail Jr. | Year Posted 2008

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John Loving Iii Date: 9/23/2008 3:01:00 PM nice narrative on a breif friendship. with a posible best friend. like the say "We'll always have Spain" thanks for you comments JHL Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 9/18/2008 5:50:00 PM Maybe he will read this and remember you. It is a small world after all. Love this captivating recap of a few moments in time, that for some reason, have stuck with you. I like Joseph's idea too. It's that good and worth the try. Love, Shar Login to Reply

Deneen White Date: 9/18/2008 5:24:00 PM sometimes we befriend people that we may never meet, communication is a strong word, sometimes I wonder, sometimes people are brought into your life just for a season, a day a few years, and that is all that is meant to be shared, nice write, take care D-nyce Login to Reply

Joseph Spence Sr Date: 9/18/2008 2:54:00 PM This certainly sounds like the beginning of a great short story of the same name. You could certainly pack a lot into this one, especially with your practical military experience. Make it 1500 to 2500 words and submit it to a short story contest. Who knows, you may hit the jack pot. Great job! ~Joseph Login to Reply

James Foulk Date: 9/18/2008 10:14:00 AM Remember The TV show by the same name. this was a great piece, well written. enjoyed it. Login to Reply