A Diary Entry

'I do not know how people usually start diary entries. However, if I am to write a few words, perhaps I shall start with greetings. 

But greetings are said to get attention… And diaries are supposed to be personal. So, I am uncertain if I should skip the greetings or not. What would Private Joshua have done in such a situation? 

He must have written an entire booklet of greetings expressing his existence with words. He was good with words anyway. He comforted me. 

I hope I do not forget him and his kindness. 

I feel terrible. The blood on my hands is not coming off no matter what I do. I had been scrubbing all over it since this morning. However, the stains seem to remain no matter what I do. The color is dark, and it has dried on my hands. 

No wonder why it would not come off.