By Any Means
Atrocity can be excusable,
Once it’s justified by necessity
It seems. The bombardment of a city,
Or a hospital being hospitable
To wounded, injured and maimed refugees.
Shooting the young at a pop festival,
Cutting power and water to instil
Panic and despair, unleashing disease.
The blame lies squarely with the others side,
Always. All-out assault is an advance,
Not an attack, an act of resistance,
To defend property and national pride.
And there are benefits to martial harms,
Great profits from manufacturing arms.
D. A.