another bad night

I’ve had another bad night 

Semi woken up with awful fright 

Transported to two thousand and four

I’m tense, still, lying on the floor 

I move around to take cover

Grab something close to smother

Waiting for the explosive bang

Guessing - Where will the round land?

I can feel myself start to sweat 

Thinking when will my end be met

I smell the thick damp air of the base

Feel warm sand stick to my face

My wife moves and holds me tight

Wakes me with all her might

Her cuddle dampens my fear 

Reminds me - danger isn’t near!

was one of my typical nights

Always filled with monstrous fright!