Before you see, or start to speak
All nations demand their fresh meat
They'll graze you in coop called school
and program you as loyal tools
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A powerful poem. So deeply poignant and heart-rending.
The youth are the future of a nation. They must be nurtured and their potentials must be honed. Yet, they are being recruited to enter into the military and engage in war. So sad to see those youth that are taken so early through senseless killings.
So well written. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Love poems o' war.