Watch
So quiet
Not a sound
Watching the water
As it sleeps though the night
A dark sky
No stars in sight
The city lights
But all persons sleep tight
A man
Standing alone
Talking to god
As if he was right beside him
Watching the waters
To be sure no enemies near
1 man standing alone
1 man standing between the enemy and the pier
The man
Continues to talk to god
Asking for a the family
That he wished he had
It’s dark
Dead of the night
There’s a sound
I think "here’s a fight"
Can’t see
Can’t find the enemy
He’s surrounded the water
1 man fighting for his life
He talks to god
As if he was right next to him
Pleading to stay alive
To see the future he so desperately wants
Lock n load
He loads a round
The dead of night
Is now full of useless chatter
200 yards
They’re all around
Where are they?
Where is the crew to help?
A man
You see his face
He has death in his eyes
As he points the gun in your face
Safety off
Pull the trigger
1 round goes off
Gun just jammed
A rocket
A ball of fire
Flies towards you
You know this is the end
Flash back
Of your life has been
Flash forward
Of the future you could have had
Coming closer
Bout to blow
A tap on your shoulder
A comrade saying "its time to go"
You look around
Dead of night
Not a single sound
Not a person in sight
On watch
With your .50 cal at hand
You fell asleep
Cause you’re the only man
This is what happens
When a sailor is alone
Standing watch at midnight
All on his own.
Copyright © Eric Bradshaw | Year Posted 2011
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