The Jerusalem War Between Boys

The soldiers said That the boy threw a grenade. The parents of the boy said That the soldiers planned to kill him. This is what happens When one person Believes that another person Is but an animal, And not human. People will self-fulfill as animal And it’s much easier to kill An animal, Especially when you are an animal. So, this is what really happened that day- Both sides were right. The boy walked down the street, Before dawn, and saw the soldiers, Who were walking on egg shells With fear and expectation, (Of course, they were mere boys themselves). When the boy saw them look his way, He reached into his basket And threw a fresh egg In their direction. The boy’s face had just a split second To crack a small smile Before the bullet Shattered his face And skull And the soldier Was left with egg on his face As well, but unfortunately, Just a split second after he fired the shot. So, eggs are grenades. Boys are killers. And that is when the cock crows Between boys In a Jerusalem morning.