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Kill Or Be Killed

Little boys wield soldiers' toys plastic rifles, guns and tanks Grown men with MK-47s join the soldiers' ranks It's kill or be killed when you're in harm's way Your side's cause is just ~ or so you pray

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/24/2023 4:19:00 PM

Well said, Gershon…

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/24/2023 8:24:00 PM

A sheynem dank, Ilene.

Terry Flood

Date: 10/24/2023 4:17:00 PM

Of course every soldier thinks (or hopes) their cause is just. But sometimes… just sometimes, it is beyond dispute. A timely write, GW. Terry

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/24/2023 8:21:00 PM

In the age of relativity, equity, inclusion, dumbing-down, anarchy, chaos, racism, fascism, and assorted other ills, I wonder if any cause could be labeled 'just, beyond dispute' -- except reparations for any and every formerly oppressed race on earth, of course. That includes left-handed redheads. lol. Tweedle-dee, I'm a Lefty

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/24/2023 2:06:00 PM

an appropriate title, Gershon. To be in the position of kill or be killed must be a challenge for soldiers of war. One's own morality comes into play as you indicated in your last line. Powerful poetry here. Well done. Hope you have a pleasant evening, Sara

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/24/2023 8:23:00 PM

I try to pack a punch with these kind of writes if I can. Glad it resonates with you, Sara. Appreciate your support. Serenity and Tranquility, Gershon