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A DEEP CALENDAR
A deep calendar took us this far
Beyond the easily attainable
Past the boundaries of a normal life
Into the wished-for realm
Where soldiers search for meaning
Where their souls wander in circles
Wondering how they ever pulled the trigger
Sending another man to the unknown
Not knowing whether it was a just cause
Not knowing what awaits any of us
But sure that he is not going home
Or even back to his barracks
Just that he lies there
Oozing blood, getting cold
But the country moved on
Buried the “enemy”
Because he is no longer the enemy
But has reverted to spiritual form
And should be respected –
An acknowledgement of humanity
However misguided or used by evil forces
A window we seek
One that will allow escape
Open wide, inviting the leap
Into certainty, whatever it is. –
Just to know the truth
And then wondering
Whether it is the same truth for everyone
Or whether silence
Is the only answer we ever get
Far into the future
We stare intently to no avail 220211.1