Nonet - A Soldier's Tears

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A Soldier's Tears

I’m deathly sick of the things I see
Their country takes a piece of me
Each time I view their faces
My passion embraces
Their moments of pain
Looks of disdain
Rip apart
Soldiers'
hearts

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