November, 1942

midnight in the Pacific
and a symphony of death
with violin strings vibrating
as the orchestra holds its' breath;
a conductor reads the service
along the starboard side;
rifles are raised and volleys fired
for all the sailors who died.
battleships and destroyers,
cruisers and PT boats
answering the call of battle
for anything that floats!
into shelling range
ready to commence firing:
spotlights on the enemy.
the thirst for revenge never tiring.