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Brave Front

Are All Eyes On Me?

By Sid Aaron HirjiPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Brave Front
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Marching forth in the army with my crew,

Am I walking in unison?

Staring intently ahead, mind is focused forward.

Is everyone looking at me?

I am proud to serve my country,

Or Am I doing this for myself?

I fear not for what I am going to face,

Will I make it back whole?

My mind is clear and ready.

How I wish I was still a child basking in my youth!

I am silent because I am listening to my commander,

I fear if I open my mouth I will vomit.

We are all becoming men today.

Does signing up for the army just a means to get away from responsibility?

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Sid Aaron Hirji

Canadian born man who finds literature and science equally fascinating. Trauma bleeds through generations, words heal the hidden scars.

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