So Close…

With great pride, I’m going to war again.

I’ve no fear, I’ve nothing to lose.
I know this is not a game.
Return routes are closed.

I wrote the name of my loved ones on each bullet.

I’m here the for them, for the homeland.
I’m wearing my helmet,
As I walk upon the sand.

I’m walking;
Everything is blurry because of the hazy air.
They’re so close, I feel.
Fear of getting shot? I do not care.
This is not my first battle on the field.

Finally, the conflict started.

The barrel of the rifle is warming my hand in this cold weather.
The bullet is rapidly moving towards the target.
There is now the smell of blood in the air.

I unsheath my knife,
I'm looking for the last enemy.
Where death outnumbers life,
And fury smites the air.
I have a chance to die,
If I die on my last mission,
On my face, there will be one last smile.
Tell this to all the soldiers in my division,
I’ll be watching them from heaven.

6774 Talha KOCA