The Roman Soldier
The ground was dark and bloody,
My hands held the hammer,
I had only done my job.
But was that right?
He lay upon the wood in agony,
No one cared,
None helped,
All watched.
As he was lifted into place
I felt nothing.
I had done my job.
But now I am less sure
as I stand watch.
He speaks.
I can hardly hear the words.
The sky darkens,
The earth shakes,
He has gone.
But I only did my job.
Didn't I?
Copyright © Alan Short | Year Posted 2010
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