Why War? (1990) Poem by Jodie Phillips

How many days till the end will come
And our world will go to hell?
A lot of people take a guess,
But none can really tell.

It's sad to think that one day soon
We'll live with war and hate.
Pretty soon we'll have no say
concerning our own fate.

After many hours of thoughtless babble
Our leaders cant decide...
'If we back down and give up now
the we might lose our pride! '

They don't think about the kids
Who are sleeping in the night.
The don't care how many die
As long as they can fight.

I want to live in love and peace,
I don't want a war.
The right to live without the hate
Is all 'm fighting for.