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Trenches

In the trenches as rain starts to fall I look up to the sky and hear my sergeant call "Morters!" the unforgettable whistle heard over head I shot a look to the north, my heart filled with dread

Hundreds of them coming over the top gas bombs exploding spewing dedly rot I hear a blood-curdling scream "I don't want to die!" I feel a sharp pain in my stomach surprised the voice was mine

I vomit blood and slam into the mud squinting at my hands, I see blood My sergeant opens his mouth and fills my head with lies "Don't worry soldier, your going to be all right" shot in the temple, blank stare on his face he slowly tumbles on the ground gentle as lace

I fall asleep, as my company runs waking up, almost my final breath I give my final plea to God "Please God