(Don't) Cover my 6

This is a villianelle dedicated to the men and women in the armed forces, and the mental struggles that they can experience.

To the front line, private, you are assigned.

Comrade, did you not hear the vedette?

No soldier left behind.

 

Your mission is always first, thus, you have been primed.

Every morning you move as a robotic statuette.

Forget not, private, to the front you have been assigned.

 

A perfect soldier, you were designed

To win each day’s survival roulette.

No soldier is ever permitted to lag behind.

 

You are an American Soldier; defeat all enemies you find.

You rely on the men next to you, your octet.

The front line is your constant remind.

 

To discipline and courage, you are inclined

Look to the receivers of the blue rosette,

You mustn’t leave a soldier behind.

 

This duty is a constant grind.

You live to serve. But to actually live, you forget.

We will leave you behind, soldier. Let your soul rise, unconfined.

The front line will give you peace of mind.

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

You so powerfully show the strength and courage and sacrifice that so many face each day to help us find freedom and security in a world too often filled with madness. Thank you for such a profound, wondrous dedication.

[BeautifulHoliday]

Thank you very much for your encouragement! Always grateful for the men and women who serve and I'm glad that you enjoyed it :)

[An owl on the moon]

It was a joy to read, and made me grateful to be connected to them through your words. Glad to have you here with us as well. :)

[Inject Positivity]

Absolutely perfect observation about those people who serve the country without thinking about themselves... I loved the poetic way have presented the concept of soldiering and how stressful it is... Word choices along with construction of the poem made it perfect for the reader to experience it... Excellent job...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[BeautifulHoliday]

Thank you! It took me several revisions before I submitted it for my school poetry book... I really appreciate your thoughts!

[MOON]

Expressive write , duties and training of a soldier. Descriptive

[BeautifulHoliday]

Thank you very much for your kind words... I struggle with being descriptive sometimes and I'm glad that it came across clearly.