The Angel

The angel stood there watching, in the shadows he would stay
The soldier lay there sleeping dreaming he was safe
He dreamed of home and those he loved
He dreamed that he was there

The night slowly turned into day the soldier began to wake
He felt the tears on his face and realised he was still in the same place
The angel stayed where he was and watched the soldiers face

He heard his name being called and knew there was a bomb
He moved towards the place his movements slow but sure
Whispering to himself the 23rd psalm
The angel watched but didn't move this was part of the soldiers tour

His moves were automatic his mind was on the job
He knew that one wrong move and this would be his lot
He prayed it was not remotely charged and the thing he could defuse
The angel watched the scene unfold but still he did not move

The soldiers hands were shaking as the wires came to light
He had not seen this type before which wires should he cut
The angel then stepped forward to guide the soldiers hand
The soldier would live for another day in this foreign land

The angel stepped back again as the soldier gave his thanks
It was not the soldiers time to go, he had more lives to save
The angel stood there watching, in the shadows he would stay...

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