There’s a Storm on the Horizon

Tiny felt it before I heard it

But I hear it now and Tiny is snuggled up as tight as he can get to me

thunder and lightning are trivial

If he could understand

That there is a storm just beyond the horizon

A storm that I called up

A storm that will either pass us by unharmed

Or change our lives forever.

Would my dog love me

Knowing that I invited the possibility

Of destruction

Into our lives

Would anybody around me continue to judge me

If they knew what I’ve carried for all these years.

They mean nothing to me

Survival

And the safety of my family

Are my only goal

So if you come

And I’m speaking to the demons

Coming out of the past

If you come

Come strong

And don’t falter

Cause your coming up against a former marine

That has nothing at all to lose

At least half of you will be going home in bags.

And I will squeeze my trigger until I take my last breath.

I will gladly die for my family

But I will be much happier killing for then

I’m looking forward to the battle

And looking into your eyes as I twist the blade,

Come strong or stay home.