since man could hate
these battles rage
for glory sought
and power gained
declared by those
in safe retreat
their legions sent
to fight and die
and those who live
forever scarred
their bodies torn
their minds betrayed
though other means
might better serve
a force of will
is what we choose
if over time
our motives fade
a treaty signed
a victor hailed
though many young
are lost in vain
these wars endure
no lesson learned
