Necessary roughness, condoned rage,
structured violence, put them all in a cage.
Beat each other senseless; make him feel the pain,
go through the motions, make his blood reign.
Fighting for a cause, stabbing for a reason,
putting down your weapons treason.
Propaganda fueling the flames, enlisting the troops,
churning out hate, pinpointing enemy groups.
Training goes quickly, issued your weapon,
hop in a jeep, begin your mission.
Take down the hostiles, destroy resistance,
Man, woman, and child your hands hold their existence.
Devoting your life, fighting THEIR war,
give up your dreams, because THEY demand more!
Firefights come as overhead bombs explode,
a constant buzz of prayers, while sneaking down a dark, winding road.
One hope leads them on, different faces give each of them purpose,
getting home at all cost, finally reaching the glossy surface.
-Stephanie Dalen
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