Beware the allure of war
you second-hand soldier
that enjoys its spectacle
from screens
where it all makes sense
no fog, just narrative
the threat predictable and
trainable
it seems obvious what to do
from the vantage point
of posterity
But for every new war
it was a new terror for the soldier
no two wars are alike
no preparation possible
no wisdom attainable
no perspective bearable
and as the fire-breathing drones of today
and the kamikaze drones
and the grenade dropping drones
and the jammer-resistant drones
and the ICBMs being used
and perhaps even tactical nukes
will seem rudimentary for the
spectators of tomorrow
you too will be so lucky
to experience brand new horrors