Who put the rifle in his hand? <br />Then sent this man to war <br />Who told him no surrender? <br />Just kill a little more <br /> <br />What guidelines did they give him? <br />Before he opened fire <br />What made a man his enemy? <br />To die at his desire <br /> <br />Why should he have to make a choice? <br />Kind words or takes a shot <br />Why is this muddy trench his home? <br />Is this our soldier’s lot? <br /> <br />Where will he be at Christmas? <br />He dare not tell his wife <br />Where will he find the courage? <br />To take another life <br /> <br />When will his war be over? <br />Much longer than it seems <br />When he fires that final bullet <br />He’ll still have war like dreams <br /> <br /> <br />© 2008 David Threadgold <br />Rambling Riddles
