Poems

Daybreak Rest

A young man rests till the break of day. His body aches from his wounds. Yet he stands up and starts marching. As the sands of time flow freely, he continues to march. At midday he reaches his goal. An encampment of friendly forces lies in front of him. As men run towards him, his body gives up. As he drops the men catch him and carry him to a tent with a crimson cross. As he is laid on a cot ,medics work on him. Finish with their work the medics leave. Alone he sees the woman above him reaching for him. He reaches for her with his hand ,but is never able to touch her. She slowly disappears in front of him, mouthing three words. He held the ring on his necklace soundly as his eyes shut for a well earned rest.