Old Soldier

Old Soldier

the pounding of my heart, deep within my chest
wow I`m still alive, and know that I`ve been blessed
had a difficult time, been through the wars
tough decisions to make,  had to settle some scores
seen some horrific things, more than I would want
nightmares run through my head, they will always haunt
looked death in the face, but I stand before you now
many wounds need healing, not sure how
all I want is some down time and to chill
for where there`s a way, there`s always a will
reached the end of the line, no more to roam
this old soldier`s signing off, time to go home!!

© Lis Bull 2021

 Old Soldier

The pounding of my heart

deep within my chest

wow I`m still alive

and know that I`ve been blessed

had a difficult time 

been through the wars

tough decisions to make 

had to settle some scores

seen some horrific things

more than I would want

nightmares run through my head 

they will always haunt

looked death in the face

but I stand before you now

many wounds need healing

but I`m not sure how

for where there`s a way

there`s always a will

all I want is some time

to lie down and chill

reached the end of the line

no more to roam

this old soldier`s signing off

it`s time to go home!

(C) LissieBull 2021