Veteran of War

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I storm the beach with a stick for a spear,

Many turrets blow bubbles at the boat.

The snow covered battle front motivates my fear,

A nuclear grenade forms in my throat.

The tooth of a dragon provides momentary cover,

Though the sound of a sniper pierces my ear.

A bite to the tongue allows me to slowly recover,

Until a puff of smoke makes my sight unclear.

Through the blood covered snow I crawl closer to the zip-line,

Your words leave me pinned like a dog in a trench.

My mind enters the Japanese forest to read the blest sign,

Thoughts of my family construct a dreadful stench.

I place my fist on my heart and wear the fearsome crown,

But in the end...

We all get shot down.

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