Broken Dreams

[jake]

Broken Dreams

Shadows in the trenches, heart full of regrets,
Bullets in the mind, can’t escape the past debts,
Haunted by the ghosts, lost brothers in the fray,
Pain, a constant echo, can’t make it go away.

Rain falls heavy, tears blend with the dirt,
Medals on the shelf, but the soul still hurt,
Night terrors creeping, can’t find sleep’s embrace,
Reflecting on the scars, battles face to face.

These demons dance around, rifles pointed at my soul,
A battlefield within, losing all control,
Dreams turned nightmares, can’t silence the screams,
A veteran’s war, living out broken dreams.

Audio Track:  https://youtu.be/nKAerN3R81k

© Jake Kingler, 2024

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