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The War

from Selfies by Men With Day Jobs

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What did you do in the war, Dad? What did you do in the war?

I served as an officer, roping them in A judge or a lawyer, to punish their sin A politician or newsman, spinning our spin Of toughness and order and law - ‘cause that’s what you do in a war

How did you fight in the war, Dad? How did you fight in the war?

We made lots of noise, beat our breasts at each play We blustered and bullied and yelled “make my day!” And when they sought help, we turned them away We locked and we bolted the door - ‘cause that’s what you do in a war

How did you win the war, Dad? How did you win the War?

Well here lies the problem I can’t get across Our fighting words drowned in the silence of loss Now I stand in this graveyard, counting the cost Of our great Zero Tolerance War…

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from Selfies, released October 23, 2018

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