This War Begins

Boots that were on the ground, are now by the door,

I hung up my uniform, won't wear it any more.

The flag waves, but it doesn’t wave for me,

I’m just a shadow where a soldier used to be.

The war's done, but the fight ain't through,

A silent war, now begins for me too.

Now what do I do? Who am I?

My purpose is gone, just a deafening doubt.

That war is over, but now this war begins,

Only the ones who’ve walked this road can fit in.

The mirror stares, but it doesn't see me,

Just a face, worn by memories.

Home feels foreign, quiet like a tomb,

I traded battlegrounds for an empty room.

Medals don't shine when the night's so dark,

Purpose fades when you lose your spark.

Now what do I do? Who am I?

My purpose is gone, just a deafening doubt.

That war is over, but now this war begins,

Only the ones who’ve walked this road can fit in.

The night's are long, time stands still

The nightmares are far to real.

The world around me, quiet and lonely

As the darkness closes in

So now what do I do? Who am I?

My purpose is gone, just a deafening doubt.

That war is over, but now this war begins,

Only the ones who’ve walked this road can fit in.