Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, WAR, by EDNA E. SMITH


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WAR, by                    
First Line: You say I'm hell turned loose on earth
Last Line: I serve you well; you curse my name.
Subject(s): War


You say I'm hell turned loose on earth;
Remember, man, you gave me birth.
You say the world needs naught of me;
And yet, oh man, I'm fed by thee.
My death is wished for by your clan,
Yet through my strength, you keep your land.
You give the orders, I obey;
You make the rules by which I slay;
You take my gifts and win your fame;
I serve you well; you curse my name.





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