A Soldier's Sacrifice

[grannyjill]

A Soldier's Sacrifice (Revised 13/11/11)

Know this. Death did not steal my victory.
In my dying I did not fail nor yield,
Though my courage threatened to desert me
With the awareness that my fate was sealed.
But I'd vowed to defend what's right and fair
My inheritance? Honesty and truth
To be a child raised under England's care
Nurtured with love in babyhood and youth.

I did not choose death, yet death chose me.
And yes,O yes, I should have loved to live,
To view with joy an earthly paradise.
But, I feel no bitterness; let it be.
I am content.There's nothing to forgive
If you appreciate my sacrifice...
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A Soldier's Sacrifice

Know this. Death did not steal my victory.
In my dying I did not fail nor yield,
Though my courage threatened to desert me
With the awareness that my fate was sealed.
But I'd vowed to defend what's right and fair
My inheritance? Honesty and truth
To be a child raised under England's care
Nurtured with love in babyhood and youth.

I did not choose death. Only, death chose me.
And yes,O yes, I should have loved to live,
To view with joy an earthly paradise.
But, I feel no bitterness; let it be.
I'm content.There is nothing to forgive
Knowing you acknowledge my sacrifice..

(Inspired by Rupert Brooke's The Soldier...If I should die, think only this of me)
My iambs are a bit iffy in places, 'nurtured' and 'knowing' but is that okay?