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Peter William Johnson – X Really loved the joys of sex First experienced at seventeen Not the youngest there’s ever been But by the time he was twenty one Peter William was dead and gone Just a poor bloody infantryman Who gave his life in Afghanistan Friendly Fire the report said Whichever way he was dead Not much of a body was really found Dispersed by explosive mortar round From an ally's battle tanks Who expressed regret and thanks Didn’t really do any more Just carried on with that war In the usual worldly way He was news for just a day In truth Peter may never have been May never have appeared on the scene But for the son he left in his place Genes of his Genes to fill his space For Peter William Johnson – X Really loved the joys of sex

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