Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls.
Contrary to what you've just seen, war is neither glamorous nor fun.
There are no winners, only losers. There are no good wars, with the
following exceptions: The American Revolution, World War II,
and the Star Wars Trilogy. If you'd like to learn more about war,
there's lots of books in your local library, many of them with cool,
gory pictures. Well, good night, everybody. Peace, man.
-- Bart's disclaimer, "Bart the General"
The Box, 1969 by Kendrew LaSalles
Once upon a time in the land of Hush-a-Bye,
Around about the wonderous days of yore,
They came across a sort of box, all bound with chains and
locked with locks,
And labeled, "Kindly Do Not Touch....
