Hey guys! I came up with this in school one day in English (we're learning about war poetry at the moment), and it hasn't left my mind all week.

It's basically a poem through Roach's eyes in Loose Ends, when Shepherd betrays the 141. I hope y'all enjoy it! :D

I Will Not Give In

Betrayal

That's all I felt as I lay there
Injured, incapacitated, hopeless
The General stood over me, face expressionless
Then he searched me, and all I could do was stare

But no matter what
I will not give in!

My friend had yelled
His gun feeling stuck to his side like glue
And the General had felt compelled
To put a bullet in him too

Anger filled me as I watched him fall
I will not give in!

Two unknown soldiers lifted me
And started taking me away
For a moment, black engulfed me
I hoped my comrade was okay

I forced my eyes to open again
I will not give in!

I was thrown carelessly into a pit
I rolled over and over, my head turned the other way
My pupils almost became slits
As my fellow soldier was also thrown away

I almost growled
I will not give in!

He landed beside me, his arm landing on my side
I reached out to grab it, gripping it tight
I looked up, and was almost shocked at the sight
I felt the fear hit me like a tide

I felt my friend's hand grip me back
I will not give in!

One of the unknown soldiers clad in black
Was pouring a can of gas all over our bodies
And as my brother's hand went slack
My mind flashed my life's memories

No!
I will not give in!

The General, the traitor, stood over me, puffing his cigar
He took it out his mouth and let out a breath of smoke
Before flicking it onto me, the flames already wrapping around me like a cloak
The traitor turned his back, leaving us scarred

No...no! Ignore the pain!
I will not give in!

I heard one of our Captains on the radio, yelling a warning
A warning to not trust the traitor
But as we lay there, slowly burning
It was too late, and the pain was slowly getting greater

A bit too late for that, sir
But I will not give in!

I looked at my friend again, who was now not moving, not breathing
I wanted to help him, my friend and brother
But my head started feeling as light as a feather
I couldn't move, my vision was fading, so I lay there, heaving and grieving

I'm sorry, my friends, I have failed you
I have given in...


I hope it was good!

Please R&R! :D