~ Another Op ~

Tonight they drop ... Into a chop

Then swim like seals ... While the sea reels

And all for what?

Another Op.

In swamps they crawl ... Past lethal sprawl

Of bounding mines ... Viper~laced vines

And ‘why’ you ask?

To heed the call.

Wind~swept hilltop ... Sun~scorched rooftop

Once more they’re found ... On deadly ground

Doing all for

Another Op.

--Misery

Author's Note

“...had secured Jessica Lynch then moved with her to a waiting Blackhawk helicopter and egressed from the objective. The call then came in over the radio to...”

“...rescued two hostages being held for ransom by Somali pirates. The hostages were not harmed. Several of the pirates were killed during the rescue mission...”

Reviews

[Honey]

I really like this one. Thanks for including the quotes in the description; it really put the poem in perspective. I like the free form. You're very good at painting a descriptive picture.

[Misery]

Thank you, dear poet.
Your kind review is very encouraging and much appreciated.