soldiers family

I don't know whats worth fighting for
I have seen it all before
the tears the young soldiers
mothers on their knee's
praying for a miracle to bring their soldier home
watching the news everyday
trying not to despair
the weeks drag on
waiting for the war to end
wondering why it's here
attending protest for it to stop
for their soldier to be released
telling the kids it's alright even if you don't believe
the lie you tell yourself it'll be over in a week, a month, maybe a year