Crimson at a Distance

Crimson at a Distance
(revision 2; 9/15/06)

The front has been held, but only by the blood of those most precious. Tired soldiers gaze the gaze of indifference as the ground again rumbles with the enemies renewed offensive. One soldier; battered, bloodied, broken...kneels beside his gently rested rifle and bades his eyes to once again shield him from vistas of death. Marrow laden blood seeps from wounds that won't seem to heal. Air laden with the smell of sweat and fear pass resolutely through his lungs. Spirit torn, heart held together by precious tendrils of love given freely together shiver quietly in the wake of pounding fire. Bullets scream around him, but they find no refuge from their ballistic torment here in this ragged life. Even bullets respect sacrifice.

Few men have seen the true horrors this soldier's eyes have partaken. Few felt the rip of pure agony when brother after brother fell beside him, for him. Many more would feel the shocking pain of betrayal before the whims of wise men were satisfied. Dawn caressed open weary tear laden eyes. Only the reassuring hand of a rallying co patriot returned life to the young soldier's limbs. Perhaps this day he would yield. Perhaps this day he would find peace along with his squandered kin. For now, bitter hate and helpless confusion are safely set aside for cold efficient execution.

One round for one life. No longer do his eyes shutter as the concussion roles from the barrel. Unwavering, he chooses each target with his blazing reticule. With little effort he aims for his kill zone and puts to rest another tortured soul. Steaming shells bear his malice. As foe after foe meet the plane of his rifle only one hope remains: that his life be enough to buy those who gave, another chance at freedom.

-Ty

Where am I?

For those of you desperately wondering what happened to me...well here's why. No, I haven't disappeared, at least not yet, just been insanely busy. My schedule looks kind of like this:

Monday
Work: 8:00 - 11:20
philosophy Klass: 11:25 - 12:25
Environmental Science Klass : 14:10 - 15:10
Physical Chemistry Klass: 15:20 - 16:20
Senior Sem: 16:30 - 17:30

Tuesday
Physical Chemistry Lab: 13:15 - 16:15
EMT-B: 18:30 - 22:30

Wednesday
Work: 8:00 - 11:20
philosophy Klass: 11:25 - 12:25
Environmental Science Klass : 14:10 - 15:10
Physical Chemistry Klass: 15:20 - 16:20

Thursday
Work: 11:25 - 13:30
Senior Tech Meeting: 13:30 - 14:30
EMT-B: 18:30 - 22:30

Friday
Work: 8:00 - 11:20
philosophy Klass: 11:25 - 12:25
Environmental Science Klass : 14:10 - 15:10
Physical Chemistry Klass: 15:20 - 16:20
Chemical Biology Tea: 16:30 - 17:30

Somewhere in here is the time required for the wonderful tons of homework, extra admin duties at the CET, meetings and pulling hair out sections. I already have a great case of chronic senioritis...this is bad. Combine that with 4ish hours of sleep a night this should be an interesting semester. If I have somehow neglected you please know that it was most definitely not on purpose. I have a habit of filling up my days. I've gotten really good at it. I'm not really impressed at this fact, but I have friends working to break me of this habit. Please don't think I don't want to hang out. Just keep trying, you'll catch me free one of these days.