THUNDER368

As we walk down the dingy alleys thinking of summer finales we realize the truth about a girl named ruth yet another sweet sixteen like many we have seen only this was different for twas not a big accomplishment living in the shadows you are rarely seen but in this sleepy hollow we see where you have been The footsteps in the dirt the garbage on the ground the torn piece of skirt and the thoughts of those who frowned Her screams forever with us the thought will never leave us about what we could of done while instead, we just shun.

She walks down the aisle As her love stands at the alter Waiting, and watching thinking through his life A chance she took On a simple, loing lad a move she thought she may regret until it uncovered a world of dreams. Her life is complete with a boy oh so neat a chance that worked out a love no one can doubt

Three years go by and everyday i try and try to end the struggle and forget about how i felt It is something i can not do my love is true, my love for you so take my hand and let us walk together. Through the swarms of those who simply refuse to understand. they say it shouldn't be they think it will never last But they don't know us. they don't truth. Apparently, you don't know either. a chance is all i ask an excuse is all you gave. It is not a loss that i take harshly for the one really missing out, is you. Atleast, that's the lie i tell myself

The warriors begin the slide From their metal roaring Blackhawk to a crowded city street Dusted with sand and casings Farther up the block Another team begins the rope An RPG is fired their blackhawk falls from the sky. Condition unknown by anyone but them selves The wounded warriors prepare for the battle of a life time the battle of life, and death The city begins to close in On the dark metal body and the three wounded knights that no longer defy gravity They are mighty flying men United states Air Cavalry soaring high above Until a single man brings them all crashing down

The elegant couple dressed for the ball 16 years old not a care in the world Get in the car begin the drive stop at a traffic light learn how to care three seconds later they remain stopped but instead of at a traffic light rolled over in the intersection Young love is endless and the couple hold each others hand dont let go said the boy never in this world said she Sirens in city rushing to the scene on their radio they hear we have a 2 car collision A girl has been confirmed killed Never in this world would she let go and never did she have to her grip remained tight until the moment the police pulled the boy away I

The hypnotic lights Dancing on the city streets Flashing in tune with the horns Blaring to an unknown beat they are the life line The symbol of human existence A beacon of hope Atop the city hall Home is where you are The sounds all familiar and the sights forever ingrained This, is where you belong Slipping into a slack routine Traveling day and night under neath the city lights The hypnotist puts you to sleep Lose track of time, of body, of mind Lose track of yourself They are solemn, hypnotic. An opaque glowing wall See past them you shall not For the memories block your thoughts You know nothing but these lights Glo

As they boarded the chopper, Carlos Espanoza thought something was wrong. He took a few steps back, and looked at the rotor. Thinking it was just a nervous pre-mission jitter he got on the helicopter and took his seat. Him, along with three other mercenaries employed by Darkness Security Group were in northern Iraq, abut to go on another mission. It was going to be a regular day. They would go into the city, get on the roofs of multiple buildings, and keep an eye on a big crowd of people, taking out anyone who seemed to provide a threat to civilians. No one thought it was glorious, but when you're former special forces, you need something to