Sunday, 14 February 2010

For Duncan

Guns are the tools of violence
only soldiers use them
they are tools of fear
avoid using them
exept in necessity
and only use them
with the upmost restraint
let peace be your highest value
because once it has gone
its hard to be content
your enemies are not demons
but humans like yourself
dont wish your enemies personal harm
do not rejoice in victory
or delight in the slaughter of men

a good soldier enters a battle gravely
with sorrow and compassion
as if he were attenting a funeral.