grist


grist for the military machine
foolish little boy dreams
of glory on some forgotten battlefield
as if freedom demands the blood
of those that love it

perhaps one day
war will be a fading memory
among those taught
freedom begs a better way

  1. Beautifully said!

  2. I sure hope so… well said that, man. Great piece, MJV

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