WAR 'CRY'

 

Why is our earth getting so war-ridden?

Isn’t there any answer out there hidden?

But we keep on asking again and again

Like some parrot that has gone insane,

Yet knows what sought is outside cage.

So do we, if we could but turn the page.

 

Some think it lies in missiles and drones

In rockets and bombs, exploded phones

Others who think themselves to be wise

Arrange meeting, talks,summit and ties

They worst, with smile reaching no eyes

Practised in truths that shame even lies.

 

Our battles no acts of might and bravery

Cowards we, kill remotely pressing a key

No worthy foe overcome, no victory won

Just savage slaughter, indifferently done.

So many don’t know whence came death

Who the strangers who strangled breath?

 

It’s time to leave home, stride into the rain

Battle those who fight only for selfish gain

By some means put them all to the sword

Cleanse our lands, throw them overboard.

 

But why me? Not my quarrel, best abstain

That the answer then, no questions remain.

 

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