Devils Call

A soldier is executed while protecting his secret love. His last thoughts before his life ends.

Tick-tock
tick-tock
Tick-tock...
the seconds tick away
Bearing the weight of his fate.
he stands
head tall
Ready for the end
Innocent he may be
Guilty the verdict did see
come one,
come all...
bear witness
to the Devils Call
Here he stands
awaiting his fall
hoping for her call...
knowing it must not be.
For the secret is she,
His only love
one and all.
Tick-tock
Chimes off the seconds of his life.
oh how he wished-
she could have been his wife
The child would live.
Life is his gift...
Come one,
come all
bear witness
to The Devils Call
Innocent he may be
Guilty the verdict did see
Truth swept aside...
for the sake of her life
head tall,
he stands
bearing the weight of his fate
Looking into her tear filled eyes
Knowing she will keep her life
knowing she is safe,
there are many lifetimes to wait.
The seconds tick away
rain filled clouds take their sway
as an innocent secret
is slain this day.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the flow of thoughts and the words left the reader with something to think about.
"Come one,
come all
bear witness
to The Devils Call
Innocent he may be
Guilty the verdict did see
Truth swept aside... "
If you dance with the Devil. He never loses. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[annalysiar]

Ah thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it

[Coyote Poetry]

I did and you are welcome.

[alifeacoustic]

Very well written annalysiar. I like the tick tock theme, it gives the words a steady pace and the devil's call is a great idea too. Staying quiet to save another, wonderfully told.

[annalysiar]

Thank you I'm really glad you liked it... I was hesitant with this one truth be told... But I'm glad you enjoyed it😇

[Why]

vawesome! very good story. it paints a good picture

[annalysiar]

Thank you I'm glad you liked it

[jacob erin-cilberto]

going to death holding the secret that will save another...a real hero portrayed in this piece.

[annalysiar]

Thank you that means a lot