Unknown Solider

See that man yonder?

The one on the bench there. 

The one addressing to pigeons

He was sent to war as a young man

Returned as something wholly different

Today, he just cannot survive the pain

His dreams are full of living nightmares

He will not share those visions

Wishing to harm no one with them

War tore lines upon face and soul

Mapping out part of the story

They say he carries the PTSD 

The blood of too many innocents

The night's sleep shred with horror

His days filled with anguished ghosts

There are no means of escape

It all remains within his own mind

He is forever locked away, with no prison 

For  there are no more battle lines to defend

He has become the real Unknown Solider. . . . 

Author's Note

Rough Draft Really - will continue to work it
6/21/2015 second draft

At times I find that a line can be better or said with stronger words

Reviews

[Triciaspen]

So unfair that so many suffer from this illness. My father fought in Vietnam, and went missing for several months. When he returned, he was a different person (anyone would be). To this day, I've never asked him about his experiences, out of respect.

[Michael Wright]

It s Tragic the stories they have and that they all go unnoticed.

Thanks for you review

[Gee]

Hi Michael,I'm shite at reviewing,I like what I like and this I like a lot

[Michael Wright]

Thank you kindkly sir

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this really hit me hard. several friends went to Nam and came back so different, a part of them died there, and that part could never be reborn...there will always be gaps for them...such an illogical war, such traumatic repercussions.

[Michael Wright]

That is one reason why I wrote this.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

The wounds that none can see are often the most difficult to heal. I've known a few soldiers who saw heavy combat on deployment and I think they would agree with some things said here. It's sometimes said that nobody understands a soldier except another soldier.

[Michael Wright]

I agree the reason why I wrote this

[pikachulover]

Wow, good devotion to soldiers! Liked it!

[Michael Wright]

the second draft is better thankfully Thank you

[Confuser]

Well it's a very good rough draft. The font is small so it was a little difficult to see, but I like it so much, kept getting closer to the screen to read. It's a sad life, and your descriptions are very good. To imagine, that soldier evokes much imagery of the life he once had, how he's changed, the trauma he endured, and I'm certain it would be so difficult to talk with anyone about what he's experienced. The title is fantastic. So many have to deal with this alone and it's a tragedy. Heartbroken and torn. I really enjoyed it. Thanks...Dale

[Michael Wright]

I apologize for the font and thank you for a thought review

[Confuser]

You're welcome! Keep writing....& thank you....Dale

[Confuser]

Like the way it looks; all those t's blend and look like crosses.