Battle scars

The plains are scared with
evidence of the battles taken place.
Craters and UXO lay scatered
left behind by retreating armies.

The walking wounded wince
at the sting of their injuries.
Shot by those who do not know
what they fight against.

Lo, peace may never enter into the valley
for it has seen too many horrors.
Too many shells sit unfired
and bombs unexploded.

So the inhabitants do still weep
for their sons who rest there.
Who may never again see
tranquility it the valley.