Army Life
Army Life
There’s no way out, if a sabot hits,
Your blown to smithereens; small burning
Bits: you think it’s fine, an end to life,
What about your kids, your wife?
They don’t tell you this at recruitment drives,
In the army only the enemy dies, but that’s not
True, here’s a tag; some return in a body bag
There’s boredom too, so be advised, you’ll spend the
Days, counting flies; and why d’you think they tell
Such lies? Best not say, they have their spies!
But it’s not all doom and gloom, a good start here,
sweeps life’s broom; laughs and spills and boozy
fun, temper life with a gun.
But eyes when joining must be open, not just for
Glamour, glory’s token; just remember why your’e
Here, bloody battle’s, no place for fear.
Copyright © Peter Lewis Holmes | Year Posted 2015
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