toy soldiers

a decaying refrain poem

James Khan
Nov 2 · 2 min read
source: www.commondreams.org

To be the best, son first you suffer,
Pass the institution’s test
Then watch the murder of your brother,
Over-stressed
To be the best,

On Civvy Street you meet no Jesus,
Faith, it seems is incomplete,
Nostalgia brings those dark diseases
Pills won’t treat
On Civvy Street,

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