Thoughts of a Dying Soldier

In the midst of a battle in the field of war lies a lone soldier bleeding out on the floor. Like any other he began to regret this thing that was known as the soldier's debt. He lay with his life draining away. Wishing he could live to see another day. As his mind grew dark he no longer felt strong. He realized he'd been gone for far too long. He had told his wife that he'd come home again He told the same lie as most other men. For he knew he was doomed when he left her standing there. But he had to go even though it wasn't fair. He was kidding himself when he walked away, he wished he could have said, "Please ask me to stay." Now she'd never know what went through his mind, she'd have only memories of the man who left her behind. The next time she'd see him he would be laid to rest, they'd hand her his medals and say, "He did his best."