Soldier On

Demon whispers from the dark
Regret and guilt and shame
History murky and stark
Battles lost and battles won
Right or wrong or all a game
Every soldier someone's son
But no one has a name

Hisses from the shadow
Confusion from the deep
No hope for tomorrow
Nothing to live for
No tears left to weep
No reason to keep score
No promises to keep

Could there be some hope ahead
Beyond is there a light
Will a peace displace the dread
Keep the faith and soldier on
Watch the sun chase back the night
Let the past be done and gone
And don't give up the fight