Finally

I have witnessed a birth of a small child

the flower of youth in its last season.

A life long friend turning into an enemy,

voracious souls committing a treason.

I have watched a medieval city burning,

the whole world saw it then turned away.

Close, on outskirts of old carnaged walls,

vultures were waiting to claim their prey.

I have seen true human destruction.

A black river flowing through heart of desert sand,

and a young man defying the eyes of death,

defending democracy with his bare hands.

I have witnessed an old Empire crumbling,

and Liberty rebirth of entombed nations.

Renewed Oath of hatred ignited

bloodthirsty heretic lifting black flag in jubilation.

I have watched colony upon colony of displaced people

trying to avoid the showers of steel rain.

Beneath the Earth, where only vermin survive

I have watched innocent children dying in pain.

Now, I shall witness my last walk,

across the green grass, painted in red,

along the eternal road by murky river bed.

I shall find me a resting place near by,

say a prayer for you my Mother, then close my eyes

and say goodbye…..