Death of an Unknown Soldier

Deep in the mud I lay 

The stench of dead bodies rotting around me 

Made me sick. 

We waited for the Lieutenant's shout 

Then we ran 

Blood streaked the dirty land. 

I felt a sudden pain embrace me 

And then I fell 

As I desperately tried to regain my balance 

I felt more stinging pains. 

There was no chance now of getting up: 

I was dying in No-Man’s Land 

I was frightened and alone 

I was fighting to stay alive 

Unconsciousness swamped over me 

Like a dark shroud. 

The mud covered me completely 

Fighting to stay above it 

I battled against an unseen terror 

Waving my arms frantically 

My face became covered. 

I could no longer breathe. 

Finally, with a deep sigh 

My limbs stopped swaying like seaweed. 

It was over 

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