Countries gather, analyzing strategic battle plans Soldiers at their ready, to follow the command Families waiting eagerly, in hopes of a reprieve Where countries settle differences and let each other be Everyday, tensions rise, to the point of no return People crossing bridges, which, eventually are burned We are right and you are wrong…until you are willing to concede This war, which seems inevitable, by my orders, will proceed Go home and give your loved one’s, a hug and say good bye Get all your things in order, in the off chance you will die Hurry back and mobilize, there is no time to waste We have to start this war, before the people lose their taste Years have passed and sons are now, changing out the guard Finding space in cemeteries, for both sides, has been hard Tell me…why are we all fighting? And why does it go on? I can’t remember, doesn’t matter, the point is… they are wrong