A MORNING


The sun began to rise
A new day just about to begin
For most it was quiet
The silence holding the air still

The grass turning golden in the light
Safely behind the fence
We walked along the road
Laughing as the young will do

A call from behind
We turned and I left
Not far did I step
On the ground without notice

I stood to find, I didn't know what
Then ran and stopped
Pointed my rifle
I can't remember if I aimed

She fell to the earth
I looked around
Blood and flesh
Was all I saw

Michael V Hechtman Copyright � 2000