Waiting

Sitting in the darkness Trying to find Anything missed Running it through the mind Twenty five rounds In a loaded magazine All lying snugly waiting Wiped and shining clean Rifling oiled and checked Pulled through with two by four Working parts assembled All in order once more Gas plug checked Firing pin in line Pull action checked All working just fine Safety catch engaged A round up the spout Tension in the air Squad moves out Sitting in the darkness Keeping self control Always the waiting The start of each patrol Thanks to Lash for explaining what the real thing was like on active service, Bosnia. I only experienced this on training exercises.