I Went To The Trenches

I went to the trenches
Trudging along
My family at home
Waiting for me to return.

I went to the front line
All guns blazing
The terror I felt
Was amazing.

I went to no-mans' land
I smelt mustard
My eyes blurred over
Confused and flustered.

I went to the trenches
Trudging along
My family at home
Waiting for me to return.

Lauren Capstick