8.12.07

for the War Children

Oh look, wasn’t Suzy a pretty young lady?
Shame about the stray bullet that popped her head.
And look at little James, wasn’t he handsome?
Shame about the napalm that melted his face.
Hey, there’s his friend: little Rafael – wasn’t he so big for his age?
Shame his village was disintegrated by an atomic blast.
Check out Jennie – wasn’t she so smart even for a child?
Shame a group of soldiers raped her and left her dead.
And look at all the parents weeping at the funerals
Blaming everyone but themselves.

Those who are directly affected by war
Are our [war] children who inherit
Our violence and hate.

© Liam Elliott 2007. All Rights Reserved.

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