A war begins when two sides falter <br /> To come to terms on simple matters <br /> When people cannot coincide <br /> On certain objectives it's suicide <br /> Imperfect minds come into dissension <br /> The next move made is uncertain aggression <br /> The first shot fired from bitterness and hate <br /> The other side's willingness to retaliate <br /> Innocent ones taken in violent action <br /> The brave you pretend gives no satisfaction <br /> Destruction surrounds you on every side <br /> Fear begins to take the soldier's pride <br /> When all you witness is wasteful deeds <br /> In mind or flesh you're bound to bleed <br /> They say in a war there are a number of heroes <br /> For in the taking of lives that count is zero <br /> For all the turmoil, misery and pain <br /> Regardless of the outcome there is no gain <br /> War is hell for all involved <br /> When it is finished there is no resolve.<br /><br />Dennis Gobin<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-soldier-s-view/
