the edge of Normandy back then

we like the beach
don’t we
and
for a moment

did a soldier
think if
in
a sliced half-minute
before
before getting to take a second
step
from the landing ramp

a couple thoughts
like

this is the beach
and
I think
I’d like the beach
being
from the real Omaha and
never stepping
on
warm sand before

and
should there be
a third
step
on the beach

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