College

I've seen enough of war. I've seen enough of Afghanistan. I've seen enough of dead friends and "enemies". The latter doesn't make much sense to me. Are they my enemy? Just because the government over me says they are? And who are they? And why must they die?

You can say, "but you volunteered." You can say, "you didn't have to join." And you would be right. I did join. I did volunteer. I was a patriot. I wanted to serve my county. But I was wrong. I wasn't a patriot. I am now.

In any case, here I am, going to college. Thank God. I have exchanged guns for books -- we'll see which is more powerful.