Michael Edwards

SO MANY WARS

 

 

 

SO MANY WARS

 

Some are summoned

some volunteer

for the love of their country

or a glorious career.

 

So many wars

are futile in concept.

 

 

Do they understand

do they ever ask why

it is asked of them

to fight and die?

 

So many wars

are futile in action.

 

 

Those that return

do they ever dwell

on the purpose behind

why so many fell.

 

So many wars

are futile in outcome.

 

So many wars.