Brave young men row upon row

To fight a war not their own they go

Thoughts of honour fill their minds

Not knowing the terror they’ll find

Once they arrive it’s a different story

Horrific pain, and death; no glory

When will man ever learn?

For a battle you should not yearn

War brings only suffering and strife

Does the soldier consider the friend, mother, wife?

They’ve gone away to fight and kill

Forgetting the meaning of free will

Say your prayers for the departed

War is not for the fainthearted