Lost Soldier

Lady Sunshine on Jan 19, 2010

Tags: bleed, Bloodshed, death, demons, fears, haunted, horrors, Nightmare, soldier, tattoo, terror, violence

I couldn’t save him…the man I love. The horrors of war.

I saw him standing there, in the rain, soaked to the bone, his gaze heavenward, trapped within his head, locked within his nightmare. His tattoo seemed to bleed, crying black tears, running down his arm. I call out to him, saying his name, but he doesn’t hear me. I would reach out and wrap my arms around him, from behind, trying to comfort him, the man I love…a man who had seen the horrors of war, a soldier who kissed death many times, seeing only bloodshed and violence.

He watched people die, from civilians to his fellow comrades, their very lives taken away. He also killed…that is what a soldier does…kill or be killed…following orders. He was never the same…always haunted.

I wished I could help him…heal him…but nothing I did could comfort him. One time I awoke to find his hands around my neck, choking me. The look in his eyes…the terror I saw. I couldn’t save him…the man I love. He can’t hear me. He can’t see me. All he sees is death. A part of me died, too. I wasn’t the same. I wish I could take away his fears, fight his demons, bring him back to me. I would take his place…but it isn’t enough…it never is. I can’t save him.

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johnnydod on Jan 19, 2010
lovely word sunshine
ken bultman on Jan 19, 2010
Very poignant essay. You alone cannot save him but he can be saved because he is brave and a warrior. Because of that he will seek the help he needs. Your story is echoed many times. Sad.
Guy Hogan on Jan 19, 2010
No, no one can save him. As a Vietnam War veteran I can relate to the truth in this piece. You can take a soldier out of the war but you can’t take the war out of the soldier.
Christine Ramsay on Jan 19, 2010
A problem many soldiers suffer from when they come home. They need access to counselling. It must be so hard for their loved ones to see what they are going through. A very good piece.

Christine
Kris Tagre on Jan 19, 2010
this is such sad sad story….well written..i hope this is not based on real life..
Michael Eboh on Jan 19, 2010
Few days ago, a national call was made to remember the heroes past, our beloved soldiers. They are really helping out in difficult situations. Thanks my good friend.
drelayaraja on Jan 19, 2010
Wonderful write.. Great work
drelayaraja on Jan 19, 2010
Wonderful write..
Great work
Atanacio on Jan 19, 2010
Sunshine you too are an able Story-teller great write
Sourav on Jan 19, 2010
Good write on a very sensitive subject.
standingproud on Jan 19, 2010
They return never to be the same.
Very powerful write Lady Sunshine.
deep blue on Jan 19, 2010
As the job description says, soldier. You may have loved the man but he was already sold.
LOVELYHONEY on Jan 19, 2010
very good and a delicate subject
AlmaG on Jan 19, 2010
How I wish that I could save someone too but he rufuses to be saved.
Shirley Shuler on Jan 19, 2010
Hi Lady Sunshine, this is such a sad piece. I know some of what you speak. Well written my friend.
papaleng on Jan 20, 2010
I definitely agree with the rest, such a sad story and the situation is out of your hand.
VTech on Jan 20, 2010
Thanks for nice article
giftarist on Jan 20, 2010
Sad story, you delivered the story very well. Great work as usual milady.

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