My Fault

new-ish

Smoke in the clearing
Shots ringing through
Soldiers ears are hearing
The bidding they must do

It's war they've come wage
Their enemy not so clear
These "men" are barely of age
Their actions brought them here

Some of us asked for this
Some of us did it for school
None of us expected this
Most of us are fools

Bodies torn to shreds
Minds become deranged
Strafing runs above our heads
Lives forever changed

Sobering is the reality
You lived through so much pain
Post traumatic deniability
Hoping you're not insane

Bringing death to all mankind
Remember what to say
"Never leave a man behind!"
"Rangers lead the way!"

Reviews

[Stanley Wilson]

good descriptive work

[Michael Perez]

Amazing piece. This brought a solemn sadness, yet somehow or other, you were able to list the worst things, yet you incorporated the triumphant spirit in the last stanza. Amazing work!

[Matt Cunningham]

I think you've summed up a lot of the feelings of others who have not yet found an outlet and continue to suffer. This is a very telling poem, and I really look forward to reading more of your work. Keep it up.

[x_ranger]

It's certainly a daily struggle, but I consider myself one of the lucky ones. Part of the struggle is working up the nerve to post my work on here, but the transition has become easier, thanks to the positive feedback I've received. Thanks.