I never fought in a war
I never even saw one
My life never knew hunger
Or having no roof over my head
I complain
No one understands me
The kid on the street
Asks me for my Pepsi
And I laugh
My children will be callous
More than me
They will be smart, though.
They will know all there is to know
And will not ask me
Loudly
"What's a condom?"
They will not grow up and say
"Every generation should have a War:
it gives you perspective, you know."
They will have learned
by then.
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