SOLDIER BY PROFESSION

By Tikum Mbah Azonga

I dislike the casualties of war
Although I welcome field action
Artillery fire or hand-to-hand combat.
As a professional, do I have a choice?

We’re trained for nothing else but war
Trained to aim, attack, kill and conquer for the nation
That’s why I value my weapon more than my hat
We obey orders but have no voice.

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