He was a Christian of the most devout kind
Who had always been taught by his elders
There were no atheists in the foxhole at war
He and his Muslim comrade both praying
Elbow to elbow in the midst of a firefight
Wondering if his friend’s God would suffice
Both of them eyeing their atheist comrade
As the mortar shell exploded on top of them
The report later stating that all three died
Instantly upon the impact of the mortar shell.