What does war mean to me?

What does war mean to me?;

A place of chaos and tragedy;

I’ve seen friend and enemy take final breathes;

Heard their gasps when faced their deaths;

Horror like that you can’t un-see;

Many who witness still suffer like me;

When I see red poppies grow;

I stand tall and my emotions flow;

I remember those who fought and fell;

And think of those who still suffer as well;

So ask yourself - what does war mean to me?;

I’ll tell you - it’s a place no one should ever see.