Dove

(original poem 4 - freeverse)

A troop of soldiers moves silently through the underbrush

guns impatiently quake in their gloved hands

heavy breathing

sweat drips down into their eyes

A sudden bang causes them to halt

anticipation

anxiety

all hold their breath

The leader makes a quick signal and they jump

running quickly

"forward, forward!"

no time to think

They reach a clearing, the ground littered with 

bodies

remains of an explosive smoke up from the ground

there is nobody left

Several soldiers fall to their knees

weapons hang loosely at side

A single white dove flies over the masses

it lets out a cry and soldiers look up

The bird soars and soars until it flies into the trees 

never to be seen again

The soldiers pick themselves up

Tomorrow will be a better day

Maybe it will all end tomorrow

Explanation:

This a poem about a war. It is freeverse and has no rhyme scheme. On line 2 there is an example of personification because guns do not have emotions and cannot be impatient. The dove mentioned is symbolism for peace during times of war.