This War

The nightmares took their toll on me 

Again last night, sending me back in time

 To a place that I'd rather forget 

But I can't; seems it's always on my mind

 "That War" so long ago should be gone 

But I ain't yet left it behind

 'Cause each day and night, I fight "This War" 

Of emotions, feelings, and memories in my mind 

Last night like all the other nights

 "This War" took over my mind and soul 

And threw me back into "That War" 

A place as close to Hell I know 

But I'll never surrender even though 

I know, I'll never win 

I'll just grit my teeth and bear it 

And live another day to fight again 

And "This War" that I'm fighting 

I know, I'm never gonna win 

'Cause "This War" that I'm fighting 

I'll never live to see it end 

But when my friends come see me 

All dressed in black, they'll gather 'round

 And they'll say "This War" is over

 When they lay me in the ground 

I see the faces of my buddies 

With that 1000 meter stare in their eyes 

Staring out into the darkness 

Or beyond, and always wondering why 

Questions without answers 

Pleas and screams that no one ever hears

 "That War" just like "This War" 

We'll fight for many years

 And "This War" that I'm fighting

 I know, I'm never gonna win 

'Cause "This War" that I'm fighting 

I'll never live to see it end 

But when my friends come see me 

All dressed in black, they'll gather 'round 

And they'll say "This War" is over

When they lay me in the ground...  

Semper Fidelis Loyde P. "Snake" Arender