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Dónal Campbell A Soldiers Question
"Are you scared" asked a soldier "No f****n way" I responded But I was shaking like a leaf I knew they could hear my heart pounding! My stomach churned Each step I knew would be my last A bullet would rip thru me I could feel the pain and panic I wanted to run I stopped and looked at the sun It seemed to mock me For it was full of life and warmth As I held my gun in my hand I knew it was full of coldness and death All I could do was hold my breath And try not to run My mind echoed with screams of fear As I strode on in false bravado I turned to that soldier, Shook my head and said "I live for fear" We buried that soldier The honour guard fired a salute The band played Amazing grace His mother eyes full of tears Was given the flag that had draped his coffin The officer saluted her And gave his condolences The soldier had the ultimate honour He had died for his country But only I had seen his face As they closed the coffin Etched upon it for God and all Etched for all time Was what we all were SCARED!! |
