What is War

When you hear the cries of lost souls,
The screams of terrified people.
As if demons came from the ground below,
When often hope is far from found.
Planes of destruction come to reign,
Fire cascading from great skies.
Skies black as night,
Red as blood.
The chill of winter.
Indignation lost.
Remnants of glory.
Lost lives and lost souls.
Tank killing men, men killing men.
Rains of death, and the smell of fear.
What is war?

Inspired by a friend a few years ago.