The day he left his home
an apple tree gave color to the garden
the mother's heart stopped slightly in her chest
and the thought of fear arises
I may not see him anymore.

Time erased the battle traces
the hard ground drank all blood and tears
the grasses of new colored plants have sprouted
a bird from faraway places brings the heavy news
from distant places soldier will not coming back.

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