War

War is nothing but a hideous calamity
War in reality is very little glory
The only things they do are slaughtering and killing
Filling their hearts with hatred
So is war needed?

Sweeps the strong and leaves the old
Unfit to carry on the race alone
War is such an Evil
Leaving people homeless and avoided
So why is war needed?

As shadows are drawn to hatred
Darkness fills their eyes
All they do is mourn and cry
So let there be harmony and peace
No matter what race, colour or religion
So is war really needed?

Lishan Hatharasinghe
(13 years)
Lyceum International School, Nugegoda