Bryce

14

Freedom Lost

We are enslaved again in the folds of war
We fought only months ago and had won our freedom.
Times were great.
We traveled abroad, forged friendships, lived as we pleased and spent our days and nights unburdened.
But about a week or so ago news started to spread of the enemy’s return.
Many tried to deny it.
Some saw that another war was eminent and started to ready for what was coming.
But now, oh now we are already into another full fledged war.
I grieve for the young ones who are dragged from their homes screaming to join our armies as the youngest ranks.
I can’t write anymore right now.
I can hear the enemy’s bells ring and my fellows rush to their stations.
It’s time for school.