Does over the Horizon

As I look over the trench wall,
I begin to wonder,
Does over the Horizon;
Hold more than bullets and artillery thunder?

As I look over the trench wall,
Thoughts come to mind,
Does over the Horizon;
Hold Warmth and Love to find?

As I look over the trench wall,
I start to ponder,
Does over the horizon;
Guide me to happiness if I chose to wander?

As I look over the trench wall
I hear the dead manâ??s whistle
The whistle which pierces my hopes
Bayonet attached. The whistle.

As I jump over the trench wall
I hear the screams of men around me
Realisation sets in, a dagger
I will never know what is over the horizon for me.

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