I knew a man who fought a war
I knew a man who fought a war
Like hell was heaven-bound
He gave it twenty more
I knew a man who fought a war
I saw a daughter dressed in black
I saw a daughter dressed in black
She wiped a way a tear
For never coming back
I saw a daughter dressed in black
I know a boy above the light
I know a boy above the light
Forgotten in the flame
He battled all his life
I know a boy above the light
I knew the time for me to go
I knew the time for me to go
You said, “I’m glad you came.”
And “He’d be glad to know.”
I thought I knew the way to go
I turned around and saw your eyes
I turned around and saw your eyes
Their snow and evergreen
Painted in my mind
I turned around
About the Creator
Sawyer Phillips
Singer-songwriter recovering from an injury. *Now pursuing a career in creative writing* Black coffee and late night flights. ☕️✈️✨
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I wonder how this poem would sound when added melody... It would be the most emotional song. Great poem 💖 Keep it up ✨