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SOUL OF A SOLDIER and DYING AWAY

by ALEX CONRAD

Soul of Soldier

So much of a man
So little time to be one
I've heard of war glory,
Yet I've seen none

I haven't asked for much
Just a few little things
Having no idea
What the future would bring

It's burning up out here
With hatred and gunfire
It's been hell on earth,
And I've been waiting for my death

I'm dying inside, and
My heart's growing cold
Triggers left to be pulled,
Armies of dying souls

I was on the battleground the other day
I found myself in extreme pain
Fell to my knees
Only to find my son there slain

Another grave in the ground
With a cross in the dirt
Just another man down
Don't think, it won't hurt

These men are cursed
Possessed by demons
We shed light on the darker side
For such a petty reason

One which I can't recall
Because I am dead inside, so
Let me be deceased, or
Survival means suicide


Dying Away

Death is alive and in my heart
For I suff'r through the agony of depart
Mortal men and worldly women dance about

So loud!

Walking o'er my remains
Laying slain ceas'd the brain
Even though the man beside me screams insane!
Is this it? Is this all I sav'd for last?
Save the soul!
For all else lies in the past
Dreary dwelling is my calling
Heav'n above for which I'm falling

This is the end! Death thrust
As if a dagger stab thee
And no more as if never born
Nothing, nevermore.


Nominated by DIANE MISK, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT,
ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM

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