The Face of a Life

Reading Tim O'brien's books in high school, I was inspired to write this.

The Face of a Life does not breathe,
It Exists.
The Face of a Life may only be alive when viewed,
But shows no light when there's nothing to prosper.
The Face of a Life died in a war,
Which will always be fought in the mind of a boy.
The Face of a Life never dies,
But rather placed on reserve to tell stories unheard.
The Face of a Life shows no love,
Except for the loved ones who've been rid of.
The Face of a Life fulfilling a purpose,
Not for the cause but for the need.
The Face of a Life does not breathe,
It exists.