keeping watch on cold nights
individual victories are few
for those unheard voices
having restricted choices
and few precious resources
you know I don’t have to be here
he reassured himself
keeping warm from layered clothing
mentally digging in for the night
mercenaries from the past
march alongside enemies of the state
chanting slogans in ancient languages
only few understand
december two thousand sixteen
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