Saturday, December 20, 2014

Pupils Fixed and Dilated


Lawrence Hall, HSG

Mhall46184@aol.com

 

Pupils Fixed and Dilated

 

He was not permitted to die in peace

The only mercy granted was release

From fear and mortars falling from the sky

There was no possibility of saying goodbye

And the river water stank, as did the night

His end was as flickering as the light

Pale gaspings, a fluttering pulse, dead sweat

D5W, battle dressings, and yet

The only mercy was in his release

He was not permitted to died in peace

 

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