Battle Scars (A poem inspired by the US military)

Running from the fear I feel, the sky falling all around.

You can rest in peace tonight, I'm keeping you safe and sound.

Out here on the frontlines, I think of you from afar.

You're the reason I am here, collecting these battle scars.

Attacking my mind, preying on my thoughts, the warfare we have waged.

I'm locked inside, going crazy all the time, trapped in my restless rage.

I think of you and the beauty you are, as I look up to the stars.

I hope that you can accept me, despite these battle scars.

My mind is most at ease tonight, though I lie awake in bed.

The horrible, hateful things I've done, screaming in my head.

You are sleeping sound tonight, the door, I've left ajar.

Trust no-one is the lesson learned, from these battle scars.