In no man's land
I shall
remain
with only
the comfort
of this refrain.
They said that God
brought us together
to share our grace.
Then why did He
tear us apart
in this godforsaken place.
I had been cut down
by enemy fire
when going over the top
and it is here
where a fatal bullet
made me drop.
Back in the trenches
the lads can only cower
in fear
in knowing
they'll be the next
to share this farewell tear.
I lay so still
inbetween
life and death.
I slowly take
one last
breath
by reaching out
for my sweetheart's
extended hand.
I think of you
and our darling
son.
Surely
our sacrifice
will bring back the world as one.
It's the final moment
that lovers
will understand.
I see your face
in the dark sky
as I look up
and nothing tastes sweeter
than drinking
from your loving cup.
*******
I shall
remain
with only
the comfort
of this refrain.
They said that God
brought us together
to share our grace.
Then why did He
tear us apart
in this godforsaken place.
I had been cut down
by enemy fire
when going over the top
and it is here
where a fatal bullet
made me drop.
Back in the trenches
the lads can only cower
in fear
in knowing
they'll be the next
to share this farewell tear.
I lay so still
inbetween
life and death.
I slowly take
one last
breath
by reaching out
for my sweetheart's
extended hand.
I think of you
and our darling
son.
Surely
our sacrifice
will bring back the world as one.
It's the final moment
that lovers
will understand.
I see your face
in the dark sky
as I look up
and nothing tastes sweeter
than drinking
from your loving cup.
*******