fight for freedom
fight for your family
they said
war fueled time
passes by
slowly
each inch gained
takes its toll
each inch lost
every bloody
blame filled moment
scars a soul
fight for your lives
they said
for your country
when will it end
we cry
shrouded
in a cloak of mud
you prayed
to your god
they prayed to theirs
the lucky ones
survived
shattered
broken
shell shocked
honoured
with medals
the unlucky
took their last
fear filled
breath
unnoticed
died a hero
they said
what a bloody waste
we said