To the soldier who loves
How am I a soldier bowed down in these trenches?
Married to this earth to where all shall return
I left my loved ones way behind mourning
As there was no guarantee of my returning
Will I see them again in the afterlife or soon?
I left the ties I had deliberately loose
To participate in this corporal retribution
Where untamed forces clouding all reason
Have me involved in a brawl of terrible action
Where limbs are lost and hearts are broken
I am Carrying this sword that deals a fatal blow
Indescriminate destruction and causes much sorrow
Spewing fire and brimstone, inflicting pain
This cross upon which I will be tried
Found guilty and crucified, doing my duty
I 'd rather not contemplate such a finale
I 'd really rather build, love 'n heal others
But I don' have a choice I follow orders
Platoon leaders, sergeants and corporals
Presidents, statesmen and generals,
but what of God?
