Dear Santa
I know you're really busy and all at this time of year. And okay maybe I haven't really been a good boy. But please help me out here.
Well okay there are loads of things I want for Christmas. Remember all those great long lists I used to make; asking for bikes, magic sets, and all that stuff. Well in a war zone, seeing what we do every day. Those things are kind of meaningless now.
So I'll just be really specific and only ask for one thing.
That one thing is peace. This war is dragging on for ever. With each month and year it gets more of a joke. Which of course isn't funny at all. The peace talks are all talk and no peace.
Just think how great it would be; no more fighting, no more casualties. All those sons and daughters, brother and sisters would be safe back home and having a great time with their folks. Instead of getting injured or burning themselves out caring for the sick.
Alright that's everything, thanks.
Hawkeye (Benjamin Franklin Pierce)