DARKEST HOURS

War does not vanish with the cover of darkness

unpreventable situations linger and stay

just maybe it's God's way of closing the blinds

on horrors occurred in the bright of day

Soldiers in battle shielded by blackness

reflecting images of family and friends

praying that darkness comes often

each night one closer to a wars end

In rain filled trenches, cold and shivering

the dark of darkness gives way to light

groans and moans from battered warriors

knowing again this day they'll fight

When night fall returns

their numbers are less

as some of their brothers

will be at final rest 

Toughened by war

 holding back their tears

the bravest of the brave

living each day in fear

© Chuck Preston 3~25~2002