what is collaboration?

It’s two
in the morning.
The plane
is at 29,000 feet.
The enemy
is below,
looking up.
Missiles are activated,
bombs are thrown,
and
bullets are shot.

The door of the plane is opened.
The abyss welcomes
the brave.
Parachutes are checked.
All in order.

The soldiers
look inside,
see home.

The soldiers
look up,
see heaven.

The soldiers
look down,
see hell.

One last look at one another
and
they close their eyes.

They hold each others’ hands and jump.