YOUNG WARRIOR'S REFLECTION

I looked in the mirror
And what did I see
But a middle-aged man
Staring back at me.

Who is this man
Whose reflection I see?
Where is the young warrior
Who lives in me?

Only minutes ago
A fire-fight raged
Where the young warrior fought
And tried to be brave.

When the fire-fight ended
the warrior disappeared
Leaving this older man's reflection
staring at me from my mirror

©Copyright February 5, 2001 by Loyde P. Arender

In remembrance of the "Young Warrior" who lives in the souls of many combat veterans.