War...

They saw the battle, I fought the war;
They heard the suffering, I saw them die;
They buried their bodies, I closed their eyes;
They praised their triumphs, I mourned their lies;
They knew their strength; I knew their shame;
They knew their dreams; I lived their fears;
They knew their life; I knew their very-soul;
They read their letters; I wrote their memoirs;
They wanted them back; I wouldn't let go of their hand;
They knew them as brothers; We together were one;
They said "They're soldiers"; They were Heroes in my eyes.
And in the end;
Missed them as I did;
Though in peace they rested;
I envied them...
For they've been taken far from this forsaken land...
Such a horrible thing this is...

War.