As we celebrate the sacrifice
and courage of our vets
I ponder how a monster's heart
justifies the blood he lets.
From emperors conquering neighbors
to blood feuds between old kings
tyrants fielded legions
for the power that it brings.
To slay and vanquish mercilessly
in pursuit of glory gained,
diminished his humanity
it faltered and it waned.
Making war is a wanton act
disguised so cleverly,
cloak it in your rational
twisting the truth that be.
Wave the flag call down the Gods
bend them to your will,
ambitious leaders marched to war
I grieve as they do it still.
by Robert Quinn
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