It was meant to be pleasant day away together
as the couple set off.
Cloudy at first but sunny as they arrived
at a quiet country destination.
Taking with them a rug and picnic hamper
like kids did scamper.
Losing themselves as time was not relevant
as the temperature rose.
Sat for lunch under a clump of bushes
no breeze and secluded.
It felt so good chatting there unmolested
together completely rested.
Unaware of their surroundings or the man
walking across the field.
Until he stood watching and pointing a gun
innocently they turned.
As he fired the musket for the end prepared
jointly the moment shared!
Nothing happened before he disappeared
gathering their things fled!
Brought to an abrupt halt their path blocked
strangely dressed men waited.
A haze formed they menacingly approached
on the their sanity encroached!
Oddly there was no sound only visually vivid
overwhelming their minds!
Jumping to the left sliding down a bank
into a patch of stinging nettles.
Scrambled back up but nothing to be seen
just the track and lots of green!
Now disorientated and confused stumbled on
eventually finding their car.
Gasping for breath sitting completely dazed
a park ranger came concerned.
When they explained their awful experience
that to them was immense!
He listened carefully before telling them both
this was a sight of battles long ago!
They were two of only a few who had witnessed
the ghosts of the fallen.
Young soldiers cut down during the civil war
images lingering forever raw!
To scared to go back no words could they say
just had to get away!
The Foureyed Poet.
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