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Old Men ii

If old men fought the wars Would there be quite so many? Maybe we’d reach a stage Where we’d not fight any. Life becomes more precious With the passing of years The realisation of mortality Bringing its own fears. Let the young live their lives, No longer treated like cattle Marshalled and forced to Fight the old mens’ battles. Let the old men go To fight their own wars Don’t conscript the future to Go die for another’s cause. If old men did the fighting Perhaps there’d be more trying To find a different solution if Old men faced the risk of dying. (D-Day 6th June 1944)

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Date: 6/5/2024 5:31:00 AM
Unlikely my friend, since it's generally old(er) men who initiate wars to begin with. No, war just needs to end, period - Psalm 46:9
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Tom Woody
Date: 6/5/2024 7:16:00 AM
It's in the mail...
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Terry Ireland
Date: 6/5/2024 7:07:00 AM
Sadly so true Tom. I suggested a compromise to our Prime Minister - one politician to be based with every active service unit, and go into action when they do. Didn't, of course, even get an acknowledgement.

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