War Lords

We left home full of hope and determination. Able bodied men in answer to a call. Knowing only what we believe. Yet not for a minute did we stall. We set out fighting for our nation To defend the values on which we were raised Freedom fighters seeking no praise Believing we would soon erase The oppressions our people face. Now on our return chanting a victory song For we were gone not too long Our city is a shadow of the life it used to have. Our wives and children are taken Our farmlands lies forsaken. Barrenness has grown Where there was once plenty Despair has made us old.!