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A soldier has scars, wounds we can’t see
A mind of unrest, a soul yearning to be free
What their eyes have witnessed, one’s heart can’t comprehend
The sacrifices they have made, we can’t possibly understand
They are sons and daughters, have children of their own
They have a husband or wife that eagerly await their return
The war is now over, but a new fight begins
The enemy elusive, the demons rage from within
How does a mind rest and a soul find peace
When the memories still haunt them like a merciless thief
There are scars you can see, but a poisoned mind isn’t one
The torment is relentless, how it preys on the brave and the strong
The death of dear friends, their brothers in arms
A body returns home, but the spirit is now gone
A life is now changed, another causality of war
In our land of peace it is now our duty to serve
Let’s stand steady beside them, besiege the terrors of unrest
It is our turn to answer; we hear their most humbled request
Every heart needs to heal and find peace once again
With honour they have served, now let the healing begin
This poem is part of the Poetry Book The Heart’s Journey Home
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2 Comments on "The War Within"
Natalie, this is a beautiful and powerful poem that captures so perfectly the struggle many of our soldiers experience when they return from war. Beautifully written. Thank you for writing it and sharing!
Thanks ever so much. 🙂