I held a gun in my hand
A frightful fear of mine
To hold such a weapon in my hand
Must have been a crime
Protect our country is what they said
And defend this border line
I shrieked back in total fear
Thinking to resign
Maybe this life isn't for me
Killing people is just so wrong
To have their blood on my hands
No, I don't belong
I don't want to protect this country
If it means to take a life
It just isn't worth it to me
To see such bitter strife
I must bid my sincerest apologies
For all of those who prayed
To all of the soldiers who fought for them
I'm just too dang afraid
I may not be army material
Or worthy to stand a fight
Which is why i must leave you see
Killing just isn't right
You may have your own thoughts
But surely I do have my own
So I may not be praised for much
And never may be known
Though one day when I awake
Surely you should know
My life will be full of happiness
As I am moving with the flow
I will make my life my own
And work for what is right
But no it isn't the army way
I'm done with every fight
No I was never in the army, I'm only 15.
My brother has fought in Iraq and he resigned for what he saw there. I don't believe in any war, not even for what is right. Nothing is right if it has to come down to war. It's just our only option. And I do pray for the soldiers in war, I don't testify against them. They must be strong for what they see and go through every single day. :3
