SOLDIER

Wind blowing through the trees

On a cold moonless night

A woman peeps through the window

Not knowing what she'll find

Lights coming toward the house

Her heart skips a single beat

A soldier at the door begins to speak

Sad, tragic news he's come to bear

He tells of a man who fought bravely by his side

And of a country's unfortunate loss

He hands her the medals

Along with a letter folded tight

Trembling with fear she hesitates the choice

She slowly takes the gifts

Tears streaming down her face

Air is scarce

He thanks her kindly 

For the man she raised

Then leaves in haste to hide his own pain

The letter is so simple

Mom I'll love you till the end

I am sorry for the pain I caused

The choice was right for me

Please understand my decision

And always remember 

I loved you till the end

I wrote this poem 7/15/05, I was working for a collection agency at the time. It came to me while I was on a phone call. I have attempted to write poetry since but have not done a  very good job, I stop before I start.