A Lie Poem by Francis Duggan

I have never been in an army and trained to use a gun
Though i am one who does like to lay in the sun
And expose my body to supposedly deadly violet ray
Few sun lovers live to die old as some are known to say

My name for bravery will never be on any memorial wall
Though to me this does not matter the least bit at all
I just wish to live as contented make the most of every day
Life is what you make of it is only true to say

It is out of dead war heroes young war heroes are made
Their sense of patriotism inspired in every war street parade
For religion, borders and cultures young people go to war and die
The long gone war that was supposed to end all wars was based on a lie

In far too many people the us against they mentality does remain strong
To such a way of thinking i refuse to belong
Those who follow the thinking of live and let live do appeal more to me
Since they do far more for World harmony

Than the flag waving patriots and nationalists at the war street parade
Where of long dead war heroes young war heroes are made
It is partly because of their sort more people in acts of terrorism and wars do die
The long gone war that was supposed to end all wars was based on a lie.