I was forced to fight <br />In someone else's war. <br />He held to me tight <br />And made me kill some more. <br /> <br />The job was hard for me, <br />I caused someone to die. <br />I wanted to be free. <br />Its sad a sword can't cry. <br /> <br />Now the war is over. <br />Once again, in peace I'll live. <br />Please don't kill again, sir, <br />One more death I can't forgive. <br /> <br />Every blow has toughened me <br />In each battle that I've fought. <br />Now I'm glad that I can see <br />the lesson that I was taught<br /><br />Jodie Phillips<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/swords-can-t-cry-1991/
