Undead Soldier

Grit and courage for keeping quiet?

How can that ever be true?


That digs gaping holes in the soul


Feeling lost and alone


Losing strength, peace and calm


The undead soldier

Like the drought keeps the soil parched


Like the chilly wind goes to the bone


Like the flood takes everything in its path


Like the sun burns those who come close


Like the wailing of the endless night


Like the stopping of time

Life brings many joys


Shared thoughts, ideas and lives


The purpose is to gain as much


The purpose is to learn as much


Give and take cherished moments


The undead soldier

Like the fresh flowing river


Giving life along the way


Like the welcome monsoon rain


Spreading warmth and joy


Like the fluttering butterflies


In the sweet colourful spring

Undead soldier, sit up and notice


The true joy of the spirit


Warmth, love, companionship


Light, energy, healing


Forgiveness, acceptance, 


Sweet surrender

Courage comes from looking truth in the eye


Courage comes from honesty


Courage comes from deep within the heart


Courage comes from integrity


Courage comes from continuing to walk


Courage comes from living free