He was exhausted, but at least he made her smile. She loved her early present. New boots and a helmet. It was the perfect gift for their trip.
Tomorrow they would travel to another country.
Just the two of them, travelling together, visiting new places.
He was so excited that he could not sleep.
They walked for hours, looking after each other, keeping their eyes open. He was taking care of their safety and she was taking care of their food and drink supplies.
They reached the borders at night.
He looked around and crossed first.
He missed spotting the guard.
But the guard did not miss him.
A shot in the dark turned the night birds away.
He is now laying down.
He is not moving.
The last kiss of war.
One more taken away.
A darker future for her and none for him.
A birthday gift from their country.
A safe future denied.
And at this point we come back to you my friend; Tell me again how unfortunate you are for not being able to travel abroad for vacations.
