He didn’t know he’d be going to war that day
After all, it began in its usual way
Thought he’d get something for that evening’s meal
A mass of bullets shouldn’t have been in the deal
He didn’t know he’d be going to war that day
He didn’t know it would end in an unusual way
She didn’t know she’d be going to war that day
Her mind on her elderly father and a promise he could stay
Thought she’d pick up cookies and other snacks for him
However, that gun changed her thoughtful whim
She didn’t know she’d be going to war that day
She didn’t know it would end in an unusual way
She didn’t know she’d be going to war that day
Her clients were waiting, the open sign on display
The many polishes were colorful and bright
But shattered glass and splattered blood compromised the sight
She didn’t know she’d be going to war that day
She didn’t know it would end in an unusual way
He didn’t know he’d be going to war that day
He was just a child, toy guns and fake bullets were meant for play
The classroom was filled with laughter and friends
Until that reality brought it to a horrifying end
He didn’t know he’d be going to war that day
He didn’t know it would end in an unusual way.
