Andreas Simic Poet Rhyme

Tour of Duty

In honor of Remembrance Day and those that serve. 

Tour of Duty©

I awaken from a fitful sleep
One where slumber was not very deep

The night before after counting many a sheep 
My eyes closed and they did meet

A dream was had that made me sneep
You and I were there in a jeep

As I mentioned another tour you said nary a peep
But in your eyes I capture “what the bleep”

We both know the long stay at an outkeep
The enemy would be nearby and they are prone to creep

The sacrifice again would require a big leap
Is this a mistake or am I being wheep

Once again into our love my duty does seep
For a promise I knew I could not keep

Is the price for going to war really this cheap
The returns not guaranteed and the climb out steep

Or maybe we need to stop and make a clean sweep
And throw our relationship onto the scrapheap

Hearing those words make us both weep
For a promise I knew I could not keep

Andreas Simic©

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Kristina Whitmore November 13, 2017 at 1:06 PM I can read in this the amount of mental thought that runs through your situation. Love is the most difficult to keep when there is a disconnect in the communication causing a lack of understanding. I pray you may find more comfort in sharing and writing on your poetic journey. Another great poem. :-) Andreas Simic November 14, 2017 at 4:50 AM Kristina, I appreciate your comments they are well thought out and insightful. Thanks.