Les Miserable
I have such a miserable face,
Grimacing and frowning, a disgrace,
I am a disgrace to the human race
Who suffers by looking at this sad face.
Why do I always wear a frown?
What right have I to feel so down,
I am as fortunate as can be,
Living in a free country.
There are countries, far and wide,
Where they sadly have to hide,
The sorrow and the grief they feel
So they try hard to conceal,
And not to reveal
The anguish and fear inside
When all that they loved had died
And all have to count the cost
Of the peace and happiness lost,
Because of one man's greed
Who was so sure he would succeed,
In his worthless game of war,
Causing destruction, what for?
For the love of power and might
Is this a valid reason to fight?
If you think this is so
It's time PP for you to go,
Face up and be brave
Think of all the lives you'll save
Surrender and lay down your arms
I hear the sound of the alarm,
Bells ringing loud and clear,
Those heroic Ukrainians are getting near.
These stoic soldiers did not want war.
They want their country back,
The way it was before
PP, are you feeling lost.
Now you will have to count the cost.
Instead of finding fame
All in history will know your name,
For the evil character, you are
Your infamy won't take you far.
Copyright © Shirley Hawkins | Year Posted 2022
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