A world of Hate

In a world of constant conflict;
it seems war is the only key,
dying for a country you've never know;
for someone's twisted policies.

Why should it be so?
We lose our sons and daughters,
and all it seems for a country;
that would sooner see us slaughtered!

They say that we must;
train and help those in need,
but the one's we're actually helping;
know nothing but greed.

A greed unlike most;
not money, don't waste your breath,
for these people seem to have;
an unquenchable thirst for death.

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poem by Peri Morgan
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