My father served in WWII
Enlisted in the Navy
An officer of men

My uncle served as well
Early in the war
B-17 pilot, with a crew to protect

They had no protection
Down over France
No one survived

We were fighting imperialists
Power hungry men seeking control
To rule the world

There is a statement
From the rooms of recovery
Lending sanity, reason:

Lest problems of money, property and prestige
divert us from our primary purpose

To be at peace
Experiencing joy, understanding
Goodwill for all