Embracing the sky

convinced that he was destined to fly

a boy with an eagle's eye

who lived his motto to do or die.

They called him a fool

a teenage dreamer chastised at school

for challenging every rule

enduring punishment harsh and cruel.

The conflict began

his country needed every man

to fly out and fight Japan

he found a home in the air force clan.

The weather was rain

some men were trapped on the eastern plain

so many lives to be slain

ignoring orders he fuelled his plane.

He made his attack

and flew right through the worst of the flak

then heard a splintering crack

the only one who would not come back.

The prayers were implored

an honor guard saluted with sword

and cut the funeral cord

saying farewell to the boy who soared.

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