I died today, but no one saw, my body on the ground
I fell in heat of battle, beside a grassy mound.
In a country far away from home, a truly wretched place
fighting for my country, now blood upon my face.
I felt no pain, heard no noise, just fires in my chest
a bullet from a sniper, a zealot quite obsessed.
He never even knew my name, he hated me I guess
death was all he thought of, anger in excess.
I never got to say goodbye, to family and friends
the final thought inside me, I pray this fighting ends.
I hope somebody finds me and lays me neath a cross.
to lie forever sleeping as someone mourns my loss.
My duty done, the battle won, comrades also dead
in a grave on foreign soil, parting words were said.
So many wasted lives, young men prepared to die
my final word a question, that question, simply, why ?
Author notes
Write a modern classic war poem.
A contest entry
- Write a modern classic war poem. by BabyBun.
700 points, ended February 26, 24 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Fantastic poem - told from a unique perspective. I am so glad you entered my contest. Best of luck
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why indeed, i love that you wrote this in first person it made it seep with pain and sadness, i can picture the soldier, and i wonder why so many people do have to die that way, great stuff so, so powerful, best of luck in the contest
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This brought tears to my eyes, I have to say this a very powerful write. It brought out a lot of feelings in me I thought I had done away with. Great write.
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Oh yes, such a poignant yet powerful ending. This really hits the mark. You have penned all the emotions and pian in this piece.
Best wishes in the contest.
Gaylene
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