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“Unloved Soldier.”


Professional soldier deals in death

As he plies his taught trade, with tainted breath

Through the jungle deep, and foliage green

Where hidden enemy are seldom seen.



The dangers hidden with poisonous snakes

Great care is then needed, each step he takes

His nerves are stretched with every sound

Slightest crack of twig, he goes to ground.



His stomach, it hurts from vile parasites

Each hungry black tick takes massive great bites

His ankles are swollen with constant rain

And he takes pills, to be free of his pain.



A village is found where terrorists hid

Leaving their crumpled plans, for ambush bid

The villagers know, the matter is dire

As angry soldiers begin to fire.



The place is then burnt to make black dead earth

To leave it standing goes against their worth

For villagers that give the enemy aid

Know that with fire and death, they then are paid.



The jungle tour, is nearly at an end

Tempers are snapping before they bend

As they near base camp, they start a slow trot

Then from deep of the jungle, a single shot.



No longer to worry about his health

About his stomach or his dwindling wealth

There is a blue hole through side of his head

The unloved soldier; He now lies dead!

Leslie de la Haye
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