Peace
Paradoxical man:
Seeks peace
In vain things
Exploits others
For personal gain;
Calls it progress
Fights change,
Loves the status quo;
Makes excuse for war
Wants fair play
Mistreats others;
Chains of free enterprise
Uses lofty terms
Love and compassion;
Hostile takeover
Wars kill people
Both sides slaughtered;
Peaceful cemeteries
We say we want peace
But we prepare for war;
Small wonder then
So much chaos
Ego blood shed;
Peace in the afterlife
Violence seeds
Yet more violence;
All are guilty
Leon Enriquez
05 August 2014
Singapore
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