War Crimes
"Leave no man behind"
That was my first blood
I deserted him and left him on that island
Seventeen years later we found each other
He held no grudge, one he had rights to
But he can't make me loathe myself any less
I left her with a Commander who was insane and cunning
No one knew the true scope until it was too late
Cast aside by the system and my inability... My instability
I may never recover that connection
Not sure I'm of worth
Finally, I found my comrade with one in tow
Even being there every day
I was unavailable, insufficient
And it hurt her in so many ways
Ways that will show in the battles and victories to come
A trial, no need.... Prison, my own warden
I can only hope to witness the coming events passively
I can hope to be invited to join their ranks once again
To be there, even if too late
The world forgets much
I cannot.... Will not.... Must not
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