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A Literary/Art Publication of the Boys of Whitesands School
War By Oluwasemiloore Lawal (SS3B) (Honourable mention: Poetry) As I hear a shout from my commander I witness the death of my fellow soldier The betterment of my country is the reason why I risk my life In the battlefield all that is in my mind is how to survive Poisonous gases surround me so I gasp for breath I still fight the enemy even though I have little ammunition left Dead bodies are all I see I am filled with doubts that I will still live The loud sounds of guns and grenades makes my heart beat so fast I begin to wonder if that day will be my very last I mourn at the death of my fellow country brothers May their soul rest in eternal bliss War is an enemy of peace It is a dark abyss.