vietnam war, 1971

you were knelt down before the army men during the protest held against the vietnam war, bouquet of slightly wilted sunflowers in your hand as you gazed up at them through big, pleading eyes.

august was standing above you, gently typing the flower stems around the base of their guns one by one. his legs were parted for you as you remained kneeled down, the other protestors remaining silent as they watched the two of you, tears welled in their eyes.