Diaries of America

by ShammyTea

A series of poems about the Civil War from Alfred's perspective. What's running through his mind as he is betrayed by his former self? What happens when bloody battles create permanent scars, that run deep through his heart?

2. Battle of Bear River

Through our many years,

I seem to have forgotten,

The memories from our youth,

Contentment, simplicity, love;

My own brethren,

We fought on the sacred waters,

Of our history and pain;

I wounded him dreadfully,

Whilst I,

Only a scrape;

Life used to be so carefree,

So happy,

So painless;

But now,

My want for power has grown too strong;

I seem to have forgotten,

Our many years,

The memories from our youth.

Alfred F Jones

A/N Based off of the battle of Bear River; Shoshone Indians vs Americans, whereas the Americans defeated the Shoshone, by a lot. (1863)