I am the Division Commander, <br />His Excellency. <br />I have attained what is humanly possible. <br />A lovely consciousness. <br />In front of me <br />Important people and chiefs of regiments <br />Bend their knees, <br />And my generals <br />Obey my commands. <br />God willing, my next command will be <br />An entire military corps. <br />Women, drama, music <br />Do not interest me much. <br />Compared to parades and battles, <br />That does not amount to much. <br />Would that there were an endless war <br />With bloody, howling winds. <br />Ordinary life <br />Has no charm for me.<br /><br />Alfred Lichtenstein<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-lieutenant-general-sings/
