The Conscripted Son
The conscripted son
in his hand.......
the unwanted gun
Some were willing.......
Some didn't want the killing
Wasted years
So many tears
They answered the call
So many to fall............
The means to an end
More boys to send......
They cannot see why
They are sent to die
The conscripted son,
in his hand,
the unwanted gun
Blood spilling on the sand
So many came.......
So many died..........
They knew the country's name.........
Rhodesia's fame
Spread far and wide
But now all is lost........
Was it worth the final cost?
So many to die...........
They never found out why
Wounded inside
Scarred outside
Battles won
Wars lost
Lost son
The final cost
The sense of duty
Misused
Abused
No one won
Everyone lost a son
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