March--Military---2019

Pretty Petty’s Poem for The Military

Welcome to this special issue. This is part of “Pretty Petty Poetry”. We want to say thanks with this poem.


The Dark side of Arms

Once again I see my shadow
He does not leave my side day and night
Clinging to me at every turn
As before his taunts are unrelenting

Mother prays he lets me be in the calmest of seas
My return will ease her worry
I keep my shadow at bay of sail
Writing home that all is well

I am longing for high noon nevermore
My shadow will be no more
I have a job to do
The ominous shadow must be ignored.
I venture into the city's soul
My protection, cunning camouflage and gun
My shadow creeps an inch closer we shall see what tomorrow's demons bring

Andrei George