The War We Fought (Part Ii) Poem by Richard Lam

Why did you kill me?
I killed you because I had to.
I killed you because they told me to.
Why did you kill me?
I killed you because I hated you.
I killed you because your people looked and talked funny.
Why did you kill me?
I killed you because you killed my friends.
I killed you because you would've killed more of my brothers.
Why did you kill me?
I killed you because you took away my best years.
I killed you because you pulled me away from my family.
Why did you kill me?
I killed because I didn't know you.
I killed you because I didn't understand you.
Why did you kill me?
I killed you because I was scared.
I killed you because I wanted to live.
I am so sorry.