I Was Holding Her Hand

Story by Vaelin Roseshield on SoFurry

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I was holding her hand - when we first fell in love. Those sunny days when we'd laugh and play. I was holding her hand - that day at the altar. So smooth and alive, with beautiful eyes. I'm surprised I did not falter. I was holding her hand - when she gave me a child. The sensation of pride nearly drove me wild. I was holding her hand - when the doctors told us. Confirming our fears - she'd live no more than a year. I was holding her hand - when that time had come. We reflected on our lives - and all we had done. I was holding her hand - the day my love left me.

I Don't Understand

I don't understand how it happened - the why, the when, the where. I don't understand the reason - Or why you seem to care. But I understand the joy you bring - and the love you like to share.

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This is Your War

We're all marching, boots are stomping. Make sure your rifle's ready. Watch those jets fly - Hear the war cry. Does it get to you? This is your war, this is your life. Are you gonna die tonight? Bullets flying - dead men crying. Just what were you...

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Days of War

Mothers, Fathers - Sons and Daughters say goodbye. Freedom's calling - they're all falling, say goodbye. Now the war's done - coming back home, alone. They support it - but its not worth it to me. Wives are lying - children crying. These are your days...

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