prisoner of war - quotes and descriptions to inspire creative writing

Rumour has it that the army of the autocrat can defect into the very comfortable western POW system. A hotel stay and a new passport. Join the good guys? The freedom to chose, is yours.

I was a conscript. So at my first chance I became a prisoner of war and claimed asylum. To return was to get shot, to go onwards was a new life in a free country as a new citizen. They could put a gun in my hand, yet love and faith remained in my heart. I believe in peace.