Officer Chalacech

enjoyed

a good war

he was kind to

rabbits and birds

especially

nightingales

skylarks

and

windhovers

Marie-Helene

was a shy farm girl

who paddled in the lake

she wanted to swim – but did not swim – as she could not swim

Officer Chalacech liked Marie-Helene

and taught her to swim

she was unable to thank him

as peace was declared

and the kind soldier

left the area

never to return