Child Soldier
Megan Bounds
Fear written across his face
Just because he’s a different race
All he wants is to raise his voice
But he doesn’t even get a choice
All he wants is to make a stand
But he doesn’t have the upper hand
All he wants is to scream and shout
But he just can’t seem to get the words out
He was walking all alone one day
And suddenly he was taken away
Secretly he doesn’t want to fight
He knows in his head it’s just not right
All he wants is to run and hide
Or for someone to stand by his side
He watches all his biggest fears
His cheeks covered in salty tears