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Soldier Boy
Lucy Williams
“His taut brown skin glistens as light catches his tears.
Heavily breathing, gasping for air,
The morning’s crisp fog draws a shiver from his body.
Death’s whispers can be heard, as the boy’s amber eyes
close. …”