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War

I am a civilian at war I do not know how to hold a gun at all I hope to return home a warrior I am a civilian at war facing giants and the world I hope you hold my hand when I stretch it for help I am a civilian at war My feet are swollen and my stomach as well I hope you feed me when I won’t be able to lift my hand I am a civilian at war My uniform has rugs I hope you dress me when you see me naked I am civilian at war Confused by man’s religions I hope you guide me if you see me my friend I am a civilian at war My riffle has run out of bullets I hope you recharge mine if have some in excess I am woman alone in a labour room I hope you come to my rescue if you hear my voice I am a man Depressed I hope you talk to me when you see me drowning I am girl child sexually Assaulted I hope you protect me next time you see me alone I am a young person Caught stealing and swindling my loved ones I hope you employ me next time you read my resume

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