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The Truth of War
A young marine
a mere 22 years old
steps foot in Khandahar
He was never prepared for his job
the clearing of mine fields
a task that seemed simple enough
he threw out food ration packs as ordered
and watched as the famished children ran out
a quick turn of his head,
loud explosions followed
and he knew his work was complete
his heart is full of terror for the day
this ever comes to his country
A bitter man
22 years old
steps foot back in the U.S.A.
After thousands of years of human history, it appears indeed absurd that men should have wars. Reasons are always quite complex but it is absurd that a species that boasts intelligence, awareness, and even a privileged relationship with a god (compared to other living beings), is not able to solve the problems that lead to war and to misery.
Nice thought-provoking poem.