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Child Soldiers

In despair I bow my head and hear "My children." Who made you into killing machines? Who taught you to cut off hands And feed them to the dogs? I gave you river full of fish. Who taught you to turn the river red in human blood? I gave you strength to hunt. Who gave you order to hunt villagers in cold blood and pull their tongues? I gave you mouth to sing. Who taught you the lips of hatred and revenge? I gave you heart to live together in peace. Who buried it alive? I hear the words of warning from the Great Creator.

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