Soldier

The first song recorded by my band Thoughts Of A Dark Mind

 

Darkened clouds fill the sky overhead

Through forest and pouring rain we tread

Those who would stand in arms against us

Left their defense and soon will be dead

 

A bright flash and a figure revealed

Shot from behind and their fate is sealed

“Sir, we must hurry or die here now”

“On to the ridge far across the field”

 

[And the] Earth turned red with the blood of the slain

                         Too many killed or wounded in vain

                         Through fear of death and life filled with pain

                         Souldiers fight on to live once again

                         Oh, to live once again

 

Our foes twist and fall dancing blades

Battle continues as daylight fades

Enemies shout a cry to the gods

“Our deaths mean little here on this day”

 

Blade against blade when guns cease to fire

Armor they wear is making them tired

A flaw on their part costs them their lives

The bodies burn bright on this midnight pyre

 

[And the] Earth turned red with the blood of the slain

                         Too many killed or wounded in vain

                         Through fear of death and life filled with pain

                         Souldiers fight on to live once again

                         Oh, to live once again

Author's Note

If you want to hear the song, head over to www.myspace.com/thoughtsofadarkmind

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A very powerful song. I like how you use the soldiers in the poem. The good description gave life and vision to the song. Thank you for the excellent song and poetry.
Coyote