Raymond Schmidt

A poet since 1959 and an author for the past few years. I've written short stories and their success have provided the inspiration to write fiction adventure books as they come to mind. My primary interest is to provide a good wholesome reading while following the dictates of my Lord Jesus Christ. ARLINGTON

Raymond G Schmidt II

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The heavy eyes continually droop

The muscles go limp and relax

The mind tries to revitalize

It’s the wrong time of day for a rest.

It’s been a tough day, started long before dawn,

and dusk, fell some time ago

He’s got to keep going, keep it on track

Though his thoughts are confusing and slow.

The mind fights with vigor to clear up the head

He smiles as he remembers her hair

He can’t smell the stench of the moment

For in his mind she’s standing right there

Enough for the moment, he must concentrate

Good times with his loved one will have to wait

Time is all muddled it’s hard to think straight

Yet rest and the good times, will just have to wait.

The blood pours profusely from the wound in his chest

And finally he relaxes and gives way to a rest.

The eyes finally close, he’ll rest once again

He’s headed back home to his loved one; they’ll greet him in Arlington.