Death of an Unknown Soldier

Deep in the mud I lay 
The stench of dead bodies rotting around me 
Made me sick. 
We waited for the Lieutenant's shout 
Then we ran 
Blood streaked the dirty land. 
I felt a sudden pain embrace me 
And then I fell 
As I desperately tried to regain my balance 
I felt more stinging pains. 
There was no chance now of getting up: 
I was dying in No-Man’s Land 
I was frightened and alone 
I was fighting to stay alive 
Unconsciousness swamped over me
Like a dark shroud. 
The mud covered me completely 
Fighting to stay above it 
I battled against an unseen terror 
Waving my arms frantically 
My face became covered. 
I could no longer breathe. 
Finally, with a deep sigh 
My limbs stopped swaying like seaweed. 
It was over