Toy Soldiers Poem by Harlan Simantel
Toy Soldiers
like stiff perfect machines
they march
stiff-legged
rank after mechanical rank
robots for war
OBEY!
don't think
duty to violence
the silent unspoken mental link
but humans they are
each a unique creation
with thought and feelings
but 'love of country'
ironically is propaganda-twisted
into destroying another human nation -
kids, moms, dads
brothers, sisters, animals
homes...
DESTROY!
off the 'machines' go!
all to satisfy
some idiots' hatred, greed
and insane ego
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8/29/2026 9:07:08 AM # rel_20260827T145718Z_a0f1bd3
Perhaps when the imbeciles bing the rest of New York crashing about youe ears you will re-thng this piece of work.No-one wants an army if there is not a reason for having one in the first place.You put your messag over though loud and clear..Just dont agree with point of view. Sid.