I met a soldier

I met a soldier,
Tall and wise,
He held me close,
He started to cry.

I met a soldier,
For the very first time,
Head up strong,
Suit all in line.

I met a soldier,
He reached for my hand,
We ran together,
Across un-even land.

I met a soldier,
A victim of war,
Strong and heroic,
My heart-still saw.

I met a soldier,
For the very last time,
Head down low,
Suit blooded and rimed.

Lottie Stephens