Toy Soldiers

Barely old enough to walk
With rifles in their hand 
The children lost in battles
They don't even understand 

Hollowed eyes of horror
Toy soldiers, all must fall
Broken bodies ruined
Lined up against the wall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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