In silence,
He stands alone,
Heart pounding like distant drums,
Courage battles fear within,
A soldier’s breath.

Ghosts of doubt
Whisper in shadows,
Yet he tightens his grip tight,
The weight of honour, steadfast,
He moves forth.

By Paul Baldry (LongJohn)

A reflective piece shaped in the mirror cinquain form, this poem follows a soldier’s inner battle—courage against fear, honour against doubt. Its mirrored structure echoes the tension between strength and vulnerability, capturing the quiet resolve that drives him forward.