The more often, we are asked to applaud
\nThe “heroism” displayed by our Armed Force –
\nNote the significance of the second word,
\nDefined as strength,
\nNot compassion –
\nThe greater we find the debate is condensed
\nTo remove all modicum of common sense
\nInto: Patriot vs. Traitor
\nTerrorist vs. Saviour
\nBecause though we all know killing is a criminal behaviour
\nThat does not apply where it’s those in armour participating in the erasure
\nOf some Middle Easter nation
\nOr population of East Asians.<\/p>\n
The truth is
\nYour propaganda doesn’t frighten me,
\nYour state displays of power, can’t unenlighten me
\nYou’ll never make me worship profit,
\nGreed or aggression, in our time of need,
\nAhead of kinship, community
\nOr the quest for peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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