The Return

Birds soaring,

Clouds racing,

Sky filled with light.

Heart beating,

Spirit rising,

End is in sight.



People staring,

Not believing,

Clothes dirty and worn.

Legs dragging,

Arms hanging,

Broken, twisted and torn



Now returning,

War ending,

Defeat for the South.

Bed waiting,

Family crying,

One word in my mouth,



Home!

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Eary attempt at trying to imagine the feelings of someone in a situation I have never experienced

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Judy Costea's picture

WOW, How did I miss this one... We can only imagine what they went through.. So much sorrow and pain for them and the families... This was an awesome write.. Thank you for sharing this feeling inside...
Peace and Love.. Judy

Susie Bixler's picture

Awesome! This was very good! Hugs, ~Susie