Of War

Anger - the force of the weak that tricks oneself but fools no one Power - the force that absorbs without being overwhelmed War the deeper scar of history War the sanctification of tragedy Peace – as crown of war is glory built upon misery Terror – in a dead end finds its way out in the ecstasy of destruction War the deeper scar of history War the sanctification of tragedy War the illusion of majesty Why should we drink the poison before the remedy Pride to die in combat – like all the other dead All this to learn that - all nations’ blood is running red Pride to die in combat – like all the other dead All this to learn that - all nations’ blood is running red War the deeper scar of history War the sanctification of tragedy War the illusion of majesty Why should we drink the poison before the remedy