War

Bang, bang, bang
Go the guns.
There will be no cream buns
for tea.
Not for me.
This is war. 

Boom, boom, boom
It's a grenade!
There will be no lemonade,
Sat in the shade 
Of a big oak tree.
Not for me.
This is war.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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July 8, 2011 at 6:27 AM
I have enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Sarah. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
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