War

• Madeline Johnston, Grade 9, Burnie High School
• Poetry
• 2013

Excellence Award in the 'Dream Big 2013' competition

What is war good for?
War means death, it's
Knocking on your door.
What is war good for?
War means destruction, fire and explosions
No more life, not anymore.
What is war good for?
War means pain, sorrow and loss,
Sickness, blood, and gore.
What is war good for?
War means guns, bombs and killing
Exhaustion, depression, they try to ignore.
But the fire will cease
When both sides are fed up,
They’ll lay down their arms,
And war will mean peace.