War Poem

Back then,
Times were difficult.
Every bang, blare and boom
Would bring back terrifying memories.

Back then,
Life wasn’t easy.
Under the Japanese,
Soldiers were helpless
Ill-treated were the guiltless

Back then,
We thought it was hell
Suffering each day
Pondering each day
If we’ll make it

Back then,
We were saved
By our brothers from the USA
Peace returned but it wasn’t the same

Today,
We stand-alone
Flying a flag of our own
Learning to count on each other
Being joined as one.