This old soldier
has been to battle
too many a time
so let her take
the war torn boots off
…n raise her weathered feet

too many walks
in the blazing sun
of broken promises
have parched her tongue

take this hand
and hold it dear to heart
she will not
possess nor
dare requests
to part her lips

old troubadour
has given it her all
and at last
needs open arms
and understanding
to quench her vital thirst
for peace