Parallelisms.
I would have walked with you
deep through the snow
trudging with boots
made from faith
and come what may
even hail and sleet
will not pass.
I could have hiked with you
And the briars and brambles
Covered from your soul
By my leathery ego
A pain
A blessing in disguise.
I might have flown with you
In the azure sky
Of nihilism
Refueled and re-armed
In the town of Joy.
I should have trekked with you
Through the dust
And watching the blue sky
Swirl like a washer
Gazed upon by a little child.
We might have gotten there
Any way
By candlelight
Or like the faithful touch
Of a blind man.
Would I have lost you
Even if I had dragged my feet
And watched as soldiers die
And live again in our hearts
Where I just stood
Like the Unknown Soldier
Gazing into eternity
His silver rifle abreast.
His duty not done
Till we all find peace
