The Drums

I’m clutching my weapon ever so tighter,

I never saw myself as much of a fighter,

I wish that this backpack was just a bit lighter,

            As the drums draw near.

 

I’ve never seen battle before in my life,

The tension I feel, you could cut with a knife,

I can only pray to return to my wife,

            As the drums draw near.

 

Even though I’m in war, I think just of my son,

My only thought is to just turn and run,

But fight for my country, I must ‘till we’ve won,

            As the drums draw near.

 

The ominous army finally comes into view,

Whoever is reading this, I’m fighting for you,

If only I knew what we were about to go through,

            As the drums draw near.

 

The very first gunshot rings out like a bell,

With the flash of a muzzle, I’m in the middle of hell,

My wife, that I love her, I just pray you’ll tell,

            For the drums are here.

Reviews

[Keoni]

wonderful lyrics......or they can be....people need a heavy intense expression from time to time.....k

[Elly]

Wow, this lovely.

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. wow, this is brilliant and amazingly poignant ... (there are two drummers in my life and both write amazingly beautifully, just like you) ...