He sat under a shade
Recounting stories of age
Tears rolled down his cheeks
As He writes about history

He was so brave
He fought in wars
He won many battles
Yet lost this one

“Nothing is fair in love and war
He murmured silently
As He nod his head in sorrow

He was a soldier
Who returned home
After losing his legs
His wife gone
Married to another

As he records his achievements
He caught sight of a little boy
An orphan he is
After losing both parents at age 3

“Pa Commando” the lad called out
Smiles on his face
As he waved from a far

Waving back, He wiped his tears
“If that lad can be happy, I can too”
He said to himself
Yes he regained strength


She was lost in thoughts
Her mind wander about
The pain too much to bear
She thought of suicide

She trusted her best friend
She'd have given up her own life
Just to see her to the end
Yet she stabbed Her to the heart

“Why would she do that?”
“Did she take Me for a rat?”
“Let Me end it all”
She said to herself
Wanting to jump over the bridge

She is engaged
About to get married
Her best friend eloped
With her Fiancé

As Her leg almost slipped
A little girl smiled to Her
Lovely dimples she had
She burst into tears
The damsel facial expression charming

Coming down the bridge
She headed for a hug
Yes she regained strength