Perhaps he deserved to die
But do we have leave to take life
To the follower of a Biblical God
Is to be Thou Shall not Kill
Or the vengeful Eye for an Eye
Iraq’s infant democracy
Not a model of honour and trust
Its first steps tainted by a criminal act
Yes, perhaps he deserved to die
But Evil vs. Evil
Will itself lament Judgment-Day’s trial
Is it not public an execution
Broadcast on video display
Enlightment wallows in the darkest age
To rejoice in macabre events
Is evidence of humanity’s utter descent
Not by love in hatred we thrive
Death by firing squad a last wish not granted
Compassion witheld is everyone’s gallows
Perhaps he deserved it
but our sins will also be counted
©2006-M. Della-Marina
1 comment:
What did Clint Eastwood say? We've all got it coming. It was not a day to be proud of.
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