Unresolved
Laying in fear, clear objectives blurred
By confusion, noise all around
Sand, I feel each grain against my face
Dog trembling against me, head buried under my arm
Her body jumps with each round fired
The smell of sulphur, heat of barrel close to my skin
One next to us still, silent, dead I know
Metallic smell, blood, maybe me next, maybe not
Shouting, seeking where from, then quiet, waiting, sudden silence
Heavy breaths from around, hearts racing, adrenaline
Daring a glance at the rocks, the scrub, seeking knowledge
The body alongside jolts, the crack follows
Dog burrows deeper, a low whine
I feel joy then guilt, a fallen friend protects me even still
Then anger, revenge, hate of this, I seek answer
But nothing comes, this loss for what?
A stupid piece of land in a place I do not belong
My responsibility is clear, so I hide all of this inside me and gather wit
We access, regroup, move forward, overcome both angst and mission
And yet, there behind, awaiting our collection
Lay few friends, silent, lost, needing us
Gone from our forged family, torn from us
A phrase comes to mind, live by the sword, die by the sword
Easy to say but stupid words if this sharp blade takes your life
And so, we walk back, the least we can do, silent, mourning
I have mixed feelings of loss, love, anger, futility
Completely unresolved
Jan 2022
Copyright © Graham Bentley | Year Posted 2022
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