I Do Not Like War

Unlike others I do not like war I do not like it's romance or the blood or gore, I do not like the bragging of the moments of glory And I do not like its suffering, in any song or story, I just do not like war. I do not want to hear about it any more Whether in the paper, or from people I hear in the store, I do not want to hear about the loss of life Especially the sadness from a Soldier's child or wife, I just do not like war. I do not want to hear about a battle's roar Or how many other armies a country can or did deplore, I don't care about the medals upon anyone's chest Or the uniform a soldier wears when he is full dressed, I just do not like war. I do not wish for a war's sequel or encore To think about it I would rather join the peace corps, If I were in a battle I would not ever fight And to praise or to accept it, I will not ever recite, I just do not like war. Randy L. McClave