The more often, we are asked to applaud
The “heroism” displayed by our Armed Force –
Note the significance of the second word,
Defined as strength,
Not compassion –
The greater we find the debate is condensed
To remove all modicum of common sense
Into: Patriot vs. Traitor
Terrorist vs. Saviour
Because though we all know killing is a criminal behaviour
That does not apply where it’s those in armour participating in the erasure
Of some Middle Easter nation
Or population of East Asians.

The truth is
Your propaganda doesn’t frighten me,
Your state displays of power, can’t unenlighten me
You’ll never make me worship profit,
Greed or aggression, in our time of need,
Ahead of kinship, community
Or the quest for peace.