My father fought the War
to End all Wars.
My Godfather fought the War
that has no end.
My brother fought the War
that was a police action.
My nephew fought the War
undeclared for Kuwait’s liberation
and Hussein’s annihilation.
My great-nephew fights the War
To save an autocrat’s administration.
We all fight the War
opposing cruel opposition to immigration.
Once more, people of peace
protest a war taking place abroad
and its counterpart taking place in our streets.
All to save a man from accusation
of pedophilia, rape and sheer brutality
who will be asked for an explanation
during his interrogation
which could lead to his incarceration.
Have I got that right?
It is not his sons nor daughter who will fight.
But, yours and mine.
Have I got that right?
It all comes from The Right
so I must be Right
or face the consequences.
Have I got that right?
We make such war at our cost
until all is lost.
Have I got that right?
annarino writes 