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The Soldier.(Poem)

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| December 01, 2006 | Mitchell, Paul | COPYRIGHT 2006 Quadrant Magazine Company, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

 
THE SOLDIER 
 
   patrols your house in moonlight, 
   his shadow on your couch. 
   When was your house bombed? 
   It doesn't bother him 
   and neither does the darkness. 
   His General said, 
   You're at one with darkness. 
   He has no reason to doubt this, 
   no reason to be anything 
   but a soldier walking. 
 
   Beneath his feet your house creaks 
   and you wonder, will he open fire 
   on empty chairs? Your ...

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