written for kansapoet contest prompt! |
Standing in the frigid ice, I shiver at the gust of cold daggers. Why shall I pay the price, When traitors were my so called brothers? Fighting for my dearest country With my fellow brothers, all so bravely That’s when enemy bombs struck our bunkers Drained were my captain’s colours. Conspiracy, that’s what it was Who had sold our war plan to the dogs? When the shots died and so did soldiers Captain held me by my collar. Someone had played a dirty game Secret papers were found and I was blamed Once a war hero, now I'm despised. All because of a bundle of lies. Convicted for a crime that never was mine I’d rather have died in fire’s line. I rot in the jail waiting for release But I have a few days life on lease. I hope the law favours me I wait to be proclaimed - not guilty Badges taken and uniform shredded Oh god, please end this dark ballad. Everyone hates me, except my wife For she knows I can never betray. I know you can see the truth Please send angels to my rescue. Angels will lead me to heaven, As you play the trumpets and draw the curtain. I crave for peace and respect That I shall find only when I’m dead. I will feel bad about leaving my wife But she’ll be fine in a matter of time. Lead me to heaven, end my life Cause I haven’t slept well in a longtime. (13 August 2007) (36 lines) |