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Now I’m in prison wondering why I’m here
Recalling our friendship, I cannot control this tear
Where is the guy who was my best friend?
Tell me why I’m here, I want to understand

Somebody said that I deserve to die
If I did exactly what I was told, then, why?
I only obeyed my owner’s command to attack those men
But I didn’t mean to be bad, I didn’t mean to hurt them

I wasn’t supposed to be able to think, since I’m an animal
However, I acted and now I’m a criminal
I could say that if someone is guilty, my owner is the only one
Yet, I’m confused, beside him is where I belong

It’s too late to say I’m sorry, I know they’ll kill me
A good friend and a loyal dog was just what I wanted to be
Although I don’t blame my owner for my passing away
There are some words that I have to say

“Now take a look at me
Please, let me know what you see
And tell me how the dog that used to be your son
Can mean now, to you, no more than a gun”

Elda Nemer
(2004)

June 4, 2010 | 8:22 AM Comments  0 comments

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To Lord of War

Sir, forgive my lack of knowledge
I was never taught about war
In my mind it doesn’t make sense
However, purposes, I’m sure, there are

I do believe, Sir, you know the reason
But, please, do not say that is because you need
You should know that all treasures that are destroyed during a war
There is no word, nobody, and nothing that can ever succeed

These treasures that I’m talking about
Are much more than every explanation that you can give me as “why”
They are lives, trends, emotions and sensations
That you’ll never, ever be able to supply

Every one of us needs at least one life
To grow up, dream, teach, smile, love and learn
Do you still remember? You have had your chance
Now, Sir, it seems to be “my turn”

So, I beg you Sir
Do not use your weapons against me
I know you have never seen me before
Yet, I swear, I’m not your enemy

I’m peace, I’m happiness, I’m hope
I’m the world’s future; In short, I’m a child
Although, it’s less than you want
Believe me, Sir, it’s enough for a while

Elda Nemer

September 20, 2009 | 11:22 AM Comments  0 comments

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